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A Collect for New Life
Lord Jesus, only begotten son of the Father, grant to us new birth, a new life that comes from the Father, and help us to grow in that…
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A Collect to Trust God to be God
High king of heaven and earth, who reigns with justice and mercy from on high, teach us to trust in you as God and king, lest we seek to…
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A Collect to Eschew Shortcuts that Lead to Destruction
Spirit of Christ, whose guiding words are deep wisdom, give us strength to resist the temptation of taking the quick and easy road, that…
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A Collect to Use the Scriptures Rightly
Lord God Almighty, whose word is truth and who knows all truth, keep us from twisting scripture in order to satisfy our own ends, that we…
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A Collect to Hunger for God
Lord Jesus, who was tempted in the wilderness as we are tempted, keep us from working merely to satisfy ourselves, but may we hunger to…
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A Collect for Discipline to Ready Ourselves for the Work of God
Lord Jesus Christ, who was obedient to the Spirit on earth, grant us the fervor and commitment that you had when you fasted in the…
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A Collect Against Inordinate Attachments
Lord God, who gave us the world as a blessing, keep us from becoming overly attached to this world, that we would not become dependent…
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A Collect to See Self-Centered Motivations
Whispering Spirit, who speaks to us in our hearts should we listen, reveal to us the desires and motivations of our hearts, that we might…
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A Collect for Comfort in Fear
Lord Jesus, gentle shepherd, place your hand on our shoulders and bring comfort when we are afraid, that we we not be overwhelmed but be…
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A Collect to Store Up Moments of Wonder
Lord Jesus Christ, upon whom the glory of heaven rested in front of the disciples, help us to hold on to moments of joy and revelation in…
