The Collect: Almighty God, you know that we have no power in ourselves to help ourselves: Keep us both outwardly in our bodies and inwardly in our souls, that we may be defended from all adversities which may happen to the body, and from all evil thoughts which may assault and hurt the soul; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
With all the fear and anxiety plaguing our world today, it is the opportune time to ask the question from the collect — are you entrusting your body and your souls to the Lord? The Lord alone can protect us. May we move out of the fear, anxiety and self-protection and move into the perfect care of the Lord.