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A Collect to Resist the Lure of Ease
Steadfast Lord, who set your face like flint toward Jerusalem, we long for our lives to be easy and comfortable. Give us the will to…
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A Collect for Attachment to God First and Foremost
Lord of heaven and earth, king of all that ever was, is, and shall be, draw our hearts to you before all else, that nothing would entice…
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A Collect for Trust in God’s Provision
God of plenty, who satisfies the desires of all living creatures, give us trust in your care and provision, and keep us from unbounded…
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A Collect to Give to Those Who Cannot Repay
God of kindness and love, who reaches down to care for your children, teach us to give to those who cannot repay, that we might be like…
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A Collect to Do Good for Good’s Sake
Lord Jesus, who is full to abundance with love for your people, help us to not merely do good with the expectation of being repaid, but…
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A Collect to Embrace the Paradox of Humility
Lord of paradox, whose ways are not like our ways, teach us to embrace your seemingly upside-down kingdom, where those who are honored…
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A Collect for Security to Cast Off Pride
God of all things, in whom there is no fear or shame, grant us sufficient security that we would be able to forgo our status and cast off…
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A Collect to Escape a Fall Due to Pride
High king of heaven, who took on our low state, keep us from pride and the assumption of our importance and esteem, that we would not…
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A Collect to Desire the Stability of God’s Kingdom
Eternal God, who was and is and is to come, incline our hearts to rely upon your kingdom and your laws, that we would stand firmly on…
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A Collect to Be Attentive to Christ’s Invitations
Lord Jesus Christ, who speaks to us through your sacrifice of your great love, keep us ever mindful of your invitations, and keep our…

