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A Collect for Faith to Do the Absurd
Lord Jesus Christ, who bends nature itself to your will, give us the faith and courage to obey your words, even when they seem absurd or…
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A Collect for God to Reveal Himself in our Doubts
Lord of patience, who has suffered as we do and knows our weaknesses, have mercy on our unbelief for our hearts are weighed down with…
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A Collect for God’s Patience When We Struggle
Gracious God, who empathizes with our weaknesses for you bore them in the person of Jesus, be patient with us when our faith is weak or…
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A Collect to Persevere in God’s Call for Us
Risen Lord, who redeems even the wounds of your crucifixion, we receive the work that you have given us to do in the world. Give us…
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A Collect to Recognize the Lord’s Presence
Almighty God, who is present everywhere and from whom nothing is hidden, open our eyes to recognize you around us, that we would see…
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A Collect to be Enlightened and Understand Scripture
Holy Spirit, the breath by which we breathe, enlighten our minds to understand the scriptures, that we would understand all that Moses,…
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A Collect to Endure Struggle and Suffering
Lord Jesus Christ, who endured suffering and death before entering into glory, teach us to endure the struggles and pains of this world…
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A Collect for Companionship on the Journey
Resurrected Lord, whose glory must sometimes be hidden for our sake, come near to us when we carry grief and burdens and give us comfort…
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An Easter Collect
Lord of Life, who opened for us the gate to everlasting life, grant that we who celebrate the resurrection of your beloved Son Jesus…
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A Holy Saturday Collect
Humble Teacher, who gave yourself into the hands of both your enemies and those who love you, teach us to wait in stillness, as did you…