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A Lenten Collect to Do Good in Secret
Almighty God, who does immeasurable good for us that we do not see, teach us to become content with not being lauded for our goodness,…
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A Lenten Collect for Unentangled Motives
Father in heaven, who knows the thoughts and intentions of all our hearts, open our eyes to see how we are seeking the esteem and…
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A Collect to See Clearly the Gospel
Holy Spirit, our counselor and source of all wisdom and insight, keep us from misunderstanding or failing to see the truth of the gospel,…
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A Collect to Understand Fully the Good News
Lord Jesus, who proclaimed the gospel to your chosen people on earth, open our minds to truly understand the good news, that we would…
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A Collect to Hold on to the Words of Jesus
Heavenly Father, whom all the elements of creation obey, call us again to listen to your beloved Son, that we might hold on to his words…
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A Collect to Find Wisdom in the Old Testament
Great Rabbi, whose wisdom encompasses all that was and is yet to be, call us to hold on to the wisdom of the Hebrew scriptures, that we…
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A Collect to be Awed by the Divinity of Jesus
Lord Jesus, who bears the nature of God even as you bear our frail, human nature, show us your glory, that we might be awed by your…
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A Collect for Strength in Weariness
Limitless God, whose strength endures forever, grant to us strength when we are weary and beaten down by the difficulties of this life,…
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A Collect to Trust that God is Present
God of great power, whose eyes miss nothing that happens in all creation, keep us from despair and falling into believing that you are…
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A Collect to Avoid Fascination with Earthly Status
High King of Heaven, who is enthroned over all things for you made them in your power, keep us from being enamored with our own status or…