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A Collect to Honor God in our Works
Three in One, whose joy in each other overflowed into the creation of all things, instill in us a desire to honor and remember you in all…
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A Collect to Let God Judge Others
Almighty God, judge of all persons, forgive us when we judge one another, and teach us to hand that responsibility over always to you,…
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A Collect to Be Gracious to One Another
Loving Lord, who has welcomed us into your kingdom as beloved citizens, help us to be gracious to those with whom we disagree, that we…
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A Collect to Be Quick to Listen
Gracious God, who welcomes us with joy into your kingdom, keep us from being quick or eager to debate and to be right, that we might not…
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A Collect to Be Willing to Forgive
Gracious Father, who is patient with us stubborn and slow people, grant us understanding and forgiving hearts, that when another hurts…
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A Collect to Live Well
Lord God, whose being is light and whose nature is goodness, teach us to live honorably, doing good while we still have the opportunity,…
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A Collect to Step Into the Light
God of light and truth, from whom nothing is hidden, give us courage to set aside those things that are fit for hiding and secrecy and…
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A Collect to Waken to the Condition of the World
Almighty God, who calls to us in scripture, creation, Spirit, and friend, rouse us from our stupor and slumber, that we would see clearly…
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A Collect to Seek Good for One Another
Lord God, whose Law protects us from harm, teach us to seek good for one another rather than merely to avoid what is wrong, that we might…
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A Collect to Confront One Another Directly
Rabbi, who knows the truth of our hearts, remind us of our call to confront one another directly when we are troubled, that we might not…