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A Collect for Rest when Overwhelmed
Lord Jesus, who offers his strength when we are weak, grant to us rest when we are struggling with things too great to bear, that our…
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A Collect to See the Father
Lord Jesus, who came from the Father and has returned to the Father’s side, reveal to us the Father with whom you are one and beside whom…
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A Collect for Innocence to Receive God’s Simple Truth
Gracious Father, whose wisdom knows no boundaries, teach us to be innocent and accepting like children, that we would be open to…
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A Collect to Avoid Becoming Overly Proud of Our Wisdom
Lord of heaven and earth, the fount of all true wisdom, keep us from becoming arrogant and certain of our own wisdom, that we would not…
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A Collect to Accept Rejection Gracefully
Lord Jesus, who was scorned by those you loved, let us not be surprised that there are those who will not accept us regardless of what we…
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A Collect for Respect for God in Mature Relationship
Lord God, creator of heaven and earth, keep us from expecting and demanding that you comply with our every whim and impulse, but teach us…
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A Collect to Escape Sin and Receive Life
Lord God, who was and is and is to come, cleanse our hearts and free us from the our ties to sin and broken ways of being, that we would…
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A Collect to Recognize the Futility of Sin
Spirit of Truth, who knows the thoughts and desires of all our hearts, show us the futility of life and choices that lead us away from…
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A Collect to Live Christ’s Way from the Heart
Lord Jesus, who gave yourself for our freedom, teach us to obey the Father’s commands from the heart, that we would live according to…
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A Collect to Not Excuse Giving in to Temptation
Gracious Father, who is patient with us in our weakness, keep us from taking advantage of your kindness as an excuse to give in to…
