God of grace and glory, You call us with your voice of flame to be your people, faithful and courageous. As your beloved Son embraced his mission in the waters…
Breathe your Spirit upon us, O Lord, as we listen to the Scriptures. Open our minds and hearts to receive your Living Word and fill us with renewed hope. Amen.…
Spirit of resurrecting Truth, roll away any assumptions that block our understanding of the Easter story. Open our minds and hearts to receive the Good News that Christ is risen…
God of all wisdom and knowledge, in the reading and hearing of your Word, help us know you more clearly so that we may love you more dearly. In loving…
Loving God, by the power of your Spirit, open our hearts to receive your Word, speaking through the Scriptures. Reveal your truth for our lives and our times, through Jesus…
Gracious God, open our minds to understanding, teach our hearts to love, and strengthen our wills to carry out the mission of your Word. Amen. After passing through the cold…
God of wisdom, send your Spirit to prepare our hearts and minds to hear your Word. Teach us to see you more clearly and love you more deeply as we…
God of wisdom, deepen our understanding as we hear the Scriptures read and interpreted today. By your Holy Spirit, reveal new insight into your truth, and equip us to live…
Gracious God, send us your Holy Spirit so that we may hear your voice speaking in the scriptures. Lead us to encounter your Living Word, and give us the courage…
God of word and wisdom, as we read the scriptures, open our eyes to see the wonderful truths in your instructions. And may our hearts embrace these instructions and allow…