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A Collect for Readiness for Jesus’ Returning
Lord Jesus Christ, almighty son of the Most High, we wait for your returning with anticipation and trembling, knowing that it will be a…
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A Collect to See the Value in Others
Loving God, who desired each one of us into being, give us eyes to see the people around us as you do and not merely as means to our own…
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A Collect to Bear Fruit of Righteousness
Judge over all creation, who watches over the hearts and actions of all people, incline our hearts to bear fruit of righteousness and…
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A Collect for Dissatisfaction with Mere Status
Almighty God, judge of all people, do not let us trust in belonging to the right tribe or belief, but give us hearts that are satisfied…
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A Collect to Endure Being Purified
Lord Jesus, the refining fire of our souls, we long for your appearance, but give us strength to endure what will come about when you…
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A Collect to Prepare for the Lord’s Appearance
Lord of hosts, the corner of whose garments fills the whole of our world, we await your coming. Give us ears to hear your…
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A Collect for Salvation from Our Troubles
Gracious God, who knows our frailties and weaknesses, have mercy on us who live in a broken world and among broken and sinful people….
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A Collect to Prepare our Hearts
King of all nations, who rides forth on the wings of the clouds, may we devote ourselves to preparing your way as you enter into our…
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A Collect to Hear the Voice of the Wilderness
Spirit of Truth, who speaks to us in a gentle wind, give us ears to hear the voice of those speaking from the wilderness, and let not the…
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A Collect to Listen in the Wilderness
Breath of God, who blows through the world in quiet if we would but notice, give us courage to step into the wilderness and abide there…
