O God, who brings forth the dawn and fills the morning with light, open our lips to proclaim Your praise and strengthen our hearts in faith; that beginning this day in Your mercy, we may walk in the joy of Your salvation; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
O Lord, who causes the dawn to break and renews the earth with Your mercy, awaken our hearts to rejoice in Your goodness and guide our steps in the way of righteousness; that this day may be begun in faith and lived for the glory of Your holy name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
14th Tuesday After Trinity
O God of holiness, who by the Spirit produces in us the fruit of righteousness, grant that we may abound in love, patience, and self-control, that our lives may bear witness to Christ and bring glory to Your name. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Collect for a Blessed Day
O Lord, our gracious and almighty Father, who provides for all our needs and surrounds us with steadfast love, bless us all with a peaceful and blessed day. Grant us calm in our spirits, steadiness in our hands, and joy in our labors. Guide our steps by Your wisdom, strengthen our faith by Your Spirit, and keep us always in Your care; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
For the Grieving
O God of mercy and Father of all comfort, hear the cries of those who grieve, who walk in loneliness, and whose hearts are broken with sorrow. Surround them with Your loving presence, strengthen them by Your Spirit, and grant them peace in Christ, who bore our griefs and triumphed over the grave. Let His cross be their refuge and His resurrection their hope, until the day when You wipe away every tear; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
For Our Country and Her Leaders
O Lord of heaven and earth, who raises up rulers and establishes nations by Your will, look in mercy upon our country. Grant to those in authority wisdom to govern with justice, humility to serve with integrity, and courage to seek peace. Protect our land from discord and violence, unite our people in righteousness and truth, and preserve us in safety under Your gracious care; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Prayer for Life
Most merciful Father, Creator of life and Redeemer of souls, look with kindness upon those who, in fear, sorrow, or weakness, are tempted toward abortion or euthanasia. By Your Spirit, soften their hearts, quiet their fears, and open their eyes to the precious gift of every life You have formed. Turn them to Christ, who carried our griefs, destroyed the power of death, and gives eternal hope, that in Him they may find forgiveness, peace, and courage to trust in You; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Prayer for Anxiety, Depression and PTSD
O God of mercy and peace, look kindly upon all who are weighed down by anxiety. Calm their fears with the assurance of Your presence, quiet their minds with the truth of Your Word, and strengthen their hearts with the hope of Christ. Grant them rest from their burdens, courage to face each day, and joy in the comfort of Your steadfast love. By Your Spirit, keep them firm in faith, that they may dwell secure in Your care now and forever. Through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Prayer for my Enemies
Lord God, fountain of all mercy, You did not spare Your own Son but gave Him for the ungodly, that even Your enemies might live. I confess the hardness of my heart and the ease with which I harbor anger. Break down in me all pride and malice, and grant me instead a spirit of prayer and blessing toward those who oppose me. As You have called me daily to repentance, so also draw my enemies to the knowledge of Your grace, that together we may find peace in Christ’s cross. Through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Prayer for Grace to Forgive
O Lord of mercy and compassion, who does not repay us according to our sins but abounds in steadfast love, turn my wounded heart toward Your cross, where forgiveness flows without measure. Heal me where I have been hurt, calm the storms of anger and sorrow, and grant me strength to release those who have wronged me, that I may love again with a heart made new in Christ; who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
I'm glad that you included prayers for Depression, Anxiety and PTSD. I hadn't read these before on NtB since i'm not part of that group; and also the prayers for Forgiveness and for Prayers for Our Enemies. Those prayers help me have the proper perspective when i'm consumed with frustration and impatience. Thanks so much!
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