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A Collect for Forgiveness for our Rejection of Christ
Lord Jesus, to whom we belong as your creations and children, forgive us for our failure to accept you and for the ways we reject and…
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A Collect to be Awed by the Spirit’s Wisdom
Spirit of Truth, who knows the inner workings of all humanity and what we need to hear, may we be awed by the wisdom that you speak in…
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A Collect to be Moved to Remorse by the Word of the Lord
Holy Spirit, who abides within us as members of the body of Christ, may our hearts be pricked when we hear the word of the Lord, so that…
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A Collect to Know the Law of God
Almighty God, who set before us precepts and laws for our good, may we be willing and even eager to know your law and your ways, that we…
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A Collect to Wait on the Spirit’s Words
Great teacher, who breathed life into well-worn words, the people waited in expectation for you to speak your wisdom. Set in us the…
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A Collect to Celebrate God’s Favor in Deed
Almighty Lord, who owns the cattle on every hill and every treasure hidden in the earth, give us hearts that celebrate your goodness and…
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A Collect for Working to Set Free Captives
Lord Jesus Christ, who came to release those who are in bondage, keep us from hardening our hearts so that we cannot see the oppression…
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A Collect of Good News to the Poor
Son of Man, who grew in stature amidst struggle and lack, make our ears ring with your proclamation of good news to the poor, that our…
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A Collect to Believe Jesus’ Words to be Life
Great teacher, whose words are life to crushed spirits, may we be awed by your wisdom and gladdened by your teachings, that we would…
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A Collect to Bless Others
Head of the church, from whom flows all life and goodness, place in our hearts a love that desires to bless many with the skills you have…