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A Collect for Christmas and for the Joy of the Lord
Mighty Lord, who took on the vulnerability of an infant, we are immeasurably grateful for your willingness to take on our flesh, to walk…
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A Collect for God to Show His Power on Behalf of the Needy
Shield and defender of the weak, whose might is exercised on behalf of the vulnerable, we await your coming in power and long for the day…
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A Collect for God’s Favor
Almighty God, Savior of all people, look with favor on your people, and give special attention to those who are in trouble, despair, or…
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A Collect for Surrender
Lord Jesus, who humbled himself and took the form of a servant, give us humility to surrender ourselves to the will of the Lord, that we…
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A Collect to See God in the Unexpected
God of the unexpected, who works for good in ways we do not always see, enlarge our trust in you and in what you are doing in and for us,…
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A Collect Calling for Christ’s Return
Lord Jesus, born of a virgin and of the Holy Spirit, Israel awaited your coming and we await your coming again. Give us patience until…
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A Collect to Build Up and Restore
Heavenly Father, who cares for the weak and who will not break a bruised reed, teach us to build up what is broken and shore up the…
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A Collect to Be Present to Suffering and Await God’s Provision
God of all comfort, who knows our suffering and has shared with us in them, give us the courage to mourn and to fully experience the hurt…
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A Collect for Life and Freedom
Spirit of God, who brings comfort and reassurance, we wait for good news from you, trusting that you will give us what we need in your…
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A Collect for Light in the World
Light of the world, who exposes the darkness and those deeds done in shadows, illumine our hearts and our world, that deceit and wrongs…