We pray for God to be with us.

Stir up your power and come Lord. Support and help us, so that what is hindered by our sins may be hastened by your great mercy. For you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen

Let us pray that we receive Christ with joy.

Jesus, our promised Messiah, John the Baptist went ahead of you and proclaimed the good news of your coming. Encourage use to receive you with joy as our redeemer and faithfully follow you. For you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Stir up our hearts, Lord, to prepare the way for your only Son. Help us by his coming to serve you with pure hearts and minds. We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, One God, now and forever. Amen.

Let us pray that we remain alert for the coming of the Lord.

Jesus, Son of God, you have promised to return at a time that no one knows. Keep us watchful in prayer, strong in faith, and active in our response as we wait for you to come. For you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Lord God, govern our hearts by your Holy Spirit. Make us mindful of the end of all things and the day of your just judgment. Stir us up to lead holy lives, and to spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us live with you forever. We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Stir up, Lord, the wills of your faithful people. Help us to be truly grateful for Christ's sacrifice for us, and help us, in response, to richly bear the fruit of good works as we await the treasures you have for us in heaven. We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Lord, you are the crown and reward of all your saints. Lead us to follow their steps and live as your people and bring us to eternal joy with you. We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Almighty and eternal God, in mercy you give the light of your gospel to your church. Keep us in sound teaching, so that we may firmly believe and faithfully follow your saving word, and finally, with its holy comfort, die in peace and joy. We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

Lord God, heavenly Father, we thank you that you have again shown your kindness by giving us not just the fruits of the earth in their seasons, but the very fruits of life: faith and love, family and friends, health, food and shelter. Help us to use them rightly, to your glory, for our own wellbeing, and for the relief of those in need. We ask this through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.