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A Collect to Recognize and Confess our Need
Lord of heaven, whose power is greater than we can fathom and whose mercy is of equal strength, help us to recognize our need and be…
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A Collect for Mercy
Almighty one, by whose word all of creation came into being and through whom all things are sustained, have mercy on us who are small and…
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A Collect to Put Aside Contempt
Lord Jesus Christ, who invites all into the kingdom of heaven, keep us from contempt and derision, that we would never see one of your…
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A Collect to Not Rely On our Own Goodness
Lord Jesus, whose nature is exalted yet humble, keep us from trusting in our own goodness lest we lift ourselves higher than we deserve,…
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A Collect to Instinctively Live According to God’s Law
Lord God, whose promises are like iron, open our hearts that you might write your law within them, that your ways would be natural to us,…
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A Collect to Recognize the Consequences of Our Sins
Lord Almighty, who desires that none should die but all would turn to you and live, keep us attentive to the consequences of our sins,…
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A Collect to Remember God’s Presence
All-seeing God, who watches over all that passes in this creation you have made, draw our minds and hearts to remember that you are…
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A Collect for Increased Trust and Faith
Lord God, who sees all that happens in the world you have made, strengthen our faith and increase our trust in you, that when your Son…
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A Collect for Justice
God of justice, who weighs the thoughts and hearts of all people, do not tarry long in bringing justice, and grant us patience and…
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A Collect to Pray Continually
Spirit of the Lord, who speaks to us in our very hearts, keep us faithful to pray to you continually and faithfully, that we would not…
