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A Collect to Reap the Lord’s Harvest
Lord of the harvest, by whose hand the tiniest seed grows great and fruitful, give us eyes to see the fields ready for harvest, and make…
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A Collect to Respect Our Limitations and Differences
Lord Jesus Christ, who knows the thoughts and needs of our hearts, help us to discern what is needful for our individual growth and…
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A Collect to Release Attachments to Worldly Kingdoms
High King of Heaven, who rules in wisdom for the good of your people, help us to free ourselves from attachments to things that are not…
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A Collect to Obey the Lord’s Call
Lord Jesus Christ, who knows the thoughts of our hearts, forgive us when we run from your call, and give us courage to follow, that we…
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A Collect to See Our Limits
Gentle shepherd, who knows the truth of our hearts even when we do not, help us to recognize when we are too eager or do not know our own…
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A Collect to be Slow to Anger
Almighty God, who commands the forces of nature at your whim, let us not be quick to condemn or to enact wrath and vengeance on others,…
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A Collect to Not Turn Reject Jesus and His Call to Us
Lord of Heaven and Earth, whose ways are not our ways, keep us from turning you away, and let not our hearts be pointed away from your…
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A Collect to Press On Even in the Face of Suffering
Lord Jesus, who went steadfastly toward the cross, give us courage to move forward, even when it must result in suffering, that our fear…
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A Collect of Thanks for God’s Respect of Our Choices
Gracious Lord, who is gentle with our weaknesses and fears, we thank you for respecting our choices and allowing us to choose for…
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A Collect for Courage When We Fear God
Almighty God, who deals gently with your needy children, let not our fear of you cause us to send you away, but grant us courage to stand…