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A Collect to Eschew Devotion to Useless Things
Indwelling Spirit, from whom nothing is hidden in all creation, keep us from being drawn and enticed by that which is futile and useless, that we would turn ever and always to you for wisdom and comfort and help and thus receive what we truly need, through Jesus our brother, who reigns in you at…
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A Collect to Step Out in Faith
Great Jehovah, whose power can do more than we can fathom, grant us faith to do whatever it is that the Spirit asks of us, that we would see the miraculous happen around us and our trust in your would grow more and more, through Christ Jesus our Lord, who reigns together with you and…
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A Collect for Reassurance
God of comfort, shield and stronghold, reassure us, O Lord, as we sit in our fear and worries, that we would find security in you and trust that you will never forsake us but hold us close to you, ever willing to receive us into your arms, through the suffering servant who bore much suffering…
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A Collect to Know God’s Love
Gracious God, who shows kindness to your beloved, help us to believe deeply in your great love for us, that we would be secure in your goodness and thus able to live well and freely and generously as you do, through Christ our brother, who was ever secure on you and now lives in your…
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A Collect for Protection from Suffering
Lord God of all, our sun and shield, protect us from trouble and suffering when we must endure trials, that we will not be overwhelmed or consumed by what we must face, but pass through, trusting in your goodness and the promise of seeing your face, through Christ our brother, who endured the cross and…
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A Collect to Remember God’s Presence and Care
Almighty God, who has created us from nothing for your own delight, ease our fears and grant us faith in you, that we would remember that you love and care for us and that you are always with us no matter the circumstance, through Jesus our redeemer who lives with you and the Holy Spirit…
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A Collect to Endure Fires of Purification
Holy One, who came to set things right in the world you love, help us to be willing to endure the purifying fire, that the chaff of our hearts would be burned away, leaving what is good and loving and true, through you who spoke truth to us for our good and still intercedes for…
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A Collect to be Baptized by the Holy Spirit
Lord Jesus, who wields the power of the Almighty, immerse us in your Holy Spirit, that we would know your will and your ways and would be made pure, free from all impurities that tarnish your image within, through you who reigns over all things with the Father and Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.…
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A Collect for Discernment of Others’ Words
Spirit of truth, from whom nothing can be hidden and who holds all knowledge and wisdom, grant us discernment of those speaking in your name, that we would know whether or not they are from you and whether to believe and trust in what we hear, recognizing your will and your ways, through Christ our…
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A Collect for Joy
Lord God Almighty, who gives good gifts to your people, grant us joy and comfort and gladness, that we would be satisfied with your goodness and praise you for the generosity that you pour upon your children, through Jesus Christ our deliverer, who reigns in perfect joy with you and the Holy Spirit forever and…