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A Collect for Joy
God of all creation, who gives to all their needs, cause our hearts to overflow with joy and gratitude when we see what you have done for…
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A Collect for Courage in Vulnerability
Beloved Lord, who still bears the scars from your suffering, make us willing to reveal our wounds to one another as you revealed them to…
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A Collect to Bring Peace Despite Our Own Walls
Limitless God, for whom there is no barrier or opposition that can keep you from your will, let not any barrier that we or our enemies…
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A Collect for Protection and Unity
Loving Father, who cares for all those who are part of his creation, shield us against those forces that would steal, kill, and destroy,…
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A Collect to Remember to Whom We Belong
Loving God, who created for yourself, let us not lose sight of the truth that we belong to you, that our hearts would be filled with joy…
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A Collect to Receive the Word of the Lord
Spirit of Truth, who speaks to us because the Father has given you words, soften our hearts to hear what you are saying, that we would…
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A Collect of Thanks to God
Shepherd of souls, to whom we belong as your sheep, we thank you for entrusting us to your dear Son, and for making yourself known…
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A Collect to Glorify the Lord
God of earth and heaven, whose glory is everlasting, show us what works you have set before us that would bring you glory, that we might…
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A Collect for Knowledge of God Leading to True Life
Living God, whose joy overflows into life for all, draw us into real knowledge and relationship with you, that we would experience the…
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A Collect to Give when we Receive
Son of Man, whose life was lived in service of the Father and of all those you love, give us right hearts, secure in our life in you,…