Going for growth resource sheets

Pupils from St Matthew’s C of E Primary School, Westminster, wrote Collects (prayers) for the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth ll. We are very grateful to them for allowing us to reproduce some of them here.

Diamond Jubilee Collects

Dear Almighty God and giver of life,

We thank you for blessing our Queen with long life.

We pray that you continue to strengthen her as only you are able to do

So that she may continue to reign with love and compassion.

We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour. Amen.

By Miracle

Dear God of Heaven and earth,

We thank you for the glorious and prosperous years of our Queen.

We pray that you will protect our Queen

So that she may live a strong and healthy life.

We ask this in the name of Jesus.

Amen.

By Freddie

Almighty Creator, who has made our wonderful world,

Thank you for keeping our Queen safe and helping her stay in power.

Please make the Queen live for many more peaceful years and continue giving her wisdom, kindness and love,

So that she may bring peace to our land and throughout the world,

In the name of Jesus Christ who lives with you in heaven. Amen.

By Sia

Heavenly father, source of all peace,

We thank you for looking after our Queen.

Help us to bless her as she tries to bring peace into the world

So that she may remain safe from harm and be protected as she continues to keep us safe.

We ask this through Jesus Christ our lord who reigns and watches over us with you. Amen.

By Fisayo

Dear God the giver of all strength,

Thank you for giving us an honest and wise Queen.

We ask that you strengthen her heart with hope and love

So that she may help people in need here in Great Britain and all over the world.

We ask this through Jesus Christ your son.

Amen.

By Mohamed

Dear Almighty God, the creator of all mankind,

Thank you for our humble Queen, who has reigned for 60 years and has lived such a long life.

Please bless our Queen and protect her.

Give her strength in every way, so that she may live happily and peacefully,

So that she may protect and lead Great Britain and the other countries in our commonwealth.

We ask this through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

By Jacqueline

Dear Almighty God, our source of safety,

We thank you for our gracious Queen and her role in our country.

Please can you bless our beautiful Queen and keep her safe and strong for the rest of her life

So that she can continue her glorious reign.

Through Jesus Christ our living friend and king. Amen.

By Chelsea

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