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A Lenten Collect to Trust in God’s Mercy
Heavenly Father, judge of all people, give us repentant hearts that we would not trust in our supposed goodness but lean on your mercy…
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A Lenten Collect to Escape Pride
Lord of all people, who knows the deep thoughts of our hearts, keep us from pride and the belief that we are superior to others, that we…
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A Lenten Collect to be Drawn by Jesus’ Great Love
Merciful Jesus, who gave himself to such great suffering on our behalf, we are humbled by your immense love for your people, we who have…
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A Lenten Collect to Hope in Christ’s Returning
Lord Jesus Christ, who ascended in the heavens, we sometimes feel as if you have abandoned us here, and we are left alone. Kindle in us…
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A Lenten Collect to Cease Resisting the Lord’s Care
Maternal Messiah, who brings comfort to those in need, forgive us when we resist you when your desire is to care for us and shield us…
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A Lenten Collect to Not Spurn the Lord’s Invitations
Patient Father, who tarries with your sinful children, how often we spurn and reject the invitations you send to us, enamored with our…
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A Lenten Collect to Set One’s Face Like Flint
Lord Jesus, prophet, priest, and king, you set your face like flint toward your calling, even knowing the pain it would require. Give us…
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A Lenten Collect to Not Fear When Persecution Comes
Lord Jesus Christ, who lived ever in obedience to the Father, let us not fear those who threaten us and intend to harm us for our work in…
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A Lenten Collect to Expect Resistance to Good
Lord God, who sees into the hearts of all people, let us not be surprised when people oppose us for doing good, for they opposed you….
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A Lenten Collect to Remember God’s Presence in the Wilderness
Lord God Almighty, who watches over all the happens in creation with great attention and care, let us not forget that we must endure…