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A Collect of Thanks for God’s Adoption of Us

Light of the world, who walked among those who did not receive you, we thank you for welcoming us into your family. Grant us faith more and more to trust in you and walk as your beloved sisters and brothers, grafted into the life that comes from the Father above, through you who lives and…
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A Collect for Mercy and Help

Great high priest, who stands before the Father on our behalf, have mercy on us and help us, that in suffering we would not succumb to temptation and sin but endure as you did and so follow in your blessed way, through you who was raised to new life and lives forever with the Father…
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A Collect to Allow Suffering to Refine Us

Lord Jesus, who goes before us and with us, may we accept suffering when it is appropriate as you did, knowing that it purifies and refines our souls and makes perfect the salvation that you wrought for us, through you who was raised to new life and now abides in perfect joy with the Father…
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A New Year’s Collect

Lord God Almighty, who has seen the end from the beginning, show us what you are about in this season, that we might join you in your work in and around us and participate in the continuing redemption and reconciliation of all things to you and your blessed kingdom, through Jesus your son, who reigns…
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A Collect to Obey the Lord’s Instructions

O Lord our God, high king of heaven and earth, may we be obedient to your call and to your wisdom, that we would without delay fulfill your will when you reveal yourself to us and so receive the benefits of your presence and your righteous and loving ways all of our days, through Christ…
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A Collect to Know When to Escape

Holy Spirit of God, our source of true wisdom and guidance, grant us wisdom to know when to escape the trouble we find, that we would not needlessly place ourselves in danger or temptation or put the Lord to the test but heed the wisdom of finding places of safety when the time is right,…
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A Collect to Trust God Even in Hardship

Lord of all creation, who sees all that passes on this earth, let us not expect that our lives would be free of difficulty, but grant us faith to trust in your goodness and love in the midst of whatever may come, through Christ our savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy…
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A Collect for God’s Presence

Lord God Almighty, whose presence shakes the foundations of the Earth, be with us in distress and trouble, that in being with you, our fears would be assuaged, our troubles eased, and we would find redemption of all that we must endure, through your son, who suffered for our sake and now lives and reigns…
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A Collect for Solidarity with Those in Need

Lord Jesus, who set aside your glory for those you love, grant us eyes to see your unity and love for the poor and weak, the marginalized and in need, that our hearts would likewise be drawn to seek out the least in this world and share with them the love and gifts you have…
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A Collect for Reassurance

Spirit of the Lord, who tarries with us along the way, bring reassurance when we are troubled, anxious, or afraid, that we would know you are near and that you care for us and are bringing about good for us and all the world, through Christ our savior, who lives and reigns over all creation…
