Thought for the week

Readings:
Isaiah 25: 1-9
Psalm 23
Philippians 4: 1-9
Matthew 22: 1-14Collect:
God, our judge and saviour,
teach us to be open to your truth
and to trust in your love,
that we may live each day
with confidence in the

Readings:
Exodus 20:1-20;
Psalm 19;
Philippians 3:4b-14;
Matthew 21:33-endCollect:
Gracious God,
you call us to fullness of life:
deliver us from unbelief
and banish our anxieties
with the liberating love of Jesus Christ

Readings:
Ezekiel 18: 1-4, 25-end;
Psalm 25: 1-8
Philippians 2: 1-13;
Matthew 21: 23-32Collect:
Lord of creation,
whose glory is around and within us:
open our eyes to your wonders,
that we may serve you with reverence
and

Readings
Jonah 3: 10 - end of 4;
Psalm 145: 1-8;
Philippians 1: 21-end;
Matthew 20: 1-16Collect
Lord God, defend your Church from all false teaching
and give to your people knowledge of your truth,
that we may enjoy eternal

Readings
Genesis 50: 15-21
Psalm 103: 1-13
Romans 14: 1-12
Matthew 18: 21-35Collect
Merciful God,
your Son came to save usand bore our sins on the cross:
may we trust in your mercyand know your love,
rejoicing in the

Readings
Exodus 12:1-14;
Psalm 149;
Romans 13: 8-end;
Matthew 18: 15-20Collect
Almighty God, you search us and know us:
may we rely on you in strength and rest on you in weakness,
now and in all our days; through Jesus Christ

Readings
Isaiah 51: 1-6;
Psalm 138;
Romans 12: 1-8;
Matthew 16: 13-20Collect
God of glory,
the end of our searching,
help us to lay aside all that prevents us from seeking your kingdom,
and to give all that we have to gain

Readings
Jeremiah 15: 15-21;
Psalm 26: 1-8;
Romans 12: 9-end;
Matthew 16: 21-endCollect
God of constant mercy,
who sent your Son to save us:
remind us of your goodness,
increase your grace within us,
that our

Readings
Isaiah 56: 1, 6-8;
Psalm 67;
Romans 15: 1 – 2a, 29 – 32;
Matthew 15: 10- 28Collect
Lord of heaven and earth,as Jesus taught his disciples to be persistent in prayer,give us patience and courage never to lose hope,but always

Readings:
Isaiah 55: 1-5
Psalm 145: 8-9, 15-end
Romans 9: 1-5
Matthew 14: 13-21Collect:
Lord God,
your Son left the riches of heaven
and became poor for our sake:
when we prosper save us from pride,
when we are needy save

Readings:Isaiah 55: 10-13, Psalm 65, Romans 8: 1-11, Matthew 13: 1-9, 18-23Collect
Almighty God, send down upon your Church the riches of your Spirit,
and kindle in all who minister the gospel your countless gifts of grace;
through Jesus

Readings:
Isaiah 44: 6-8
Psalm 86: 11-end
Romans 8: 12-25
Matthew 13: 24-30, 36-43Collect
Creator God,  
you made us all in your image:
may we discern you in all that we see,
and serve you in all that we do;

Readings:
1 Kings 3: 5-12
Psalm 119: 129-136
Romans 8: 26-end
Matthew 13: 31-33, 44-52Collect:
Generous God,
you give us gifts and make them grow;
though our faith is small as mustard seed,
make it grow to your glory
and

Readings:
Jeremiah 28: 5-9
Psalm 89: 8-18
Romans 6: 12-end
Matthew 10: 40-endCollect
Gracious Father,
by the obedience of Jesus
you brought salvation to our wayward world:
draw us into harmony with your will,
that we may

Readings:
Jeremiah 28: 5-9
Psalm 89: 8-18
Romans 6: 12-end
Matthew 10: 40-endCollect
God our saviour,
look on this wounded world
in pity and in power;
hold us fast to your promises of peace
won for us by your Son,
our

Readings:
Jeremiah 20: 7-13;
Psalm 69: 14-20;
Romans 6: 1b-11;
Matthew 10: 24-39Collect
Faithful Creator, whose mercy never fails:
deepen our faithfulness to you and to your living Word,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.