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A Collect to Be Inspired to Follow
Son of Man, who longs for us to trust you, work in us those things that will inspire and uplift our hearts so that we would turn to…
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A Collect for Trust Making Us Whole
Almighty and Compassionate God, our hearts long in deep places to be made whole. Strengthen our faith, that as we present ourselves…
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A Collect of Thanks for God’s Invitation to Participate with Him
Great teacher, who calls us into relationship and growth, we thank you for inviting us into your work in us, that we would neither…
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A Collect to Throw Off Our Old Life
Good Shepherd, who invites us to come into his flock, give us such hope and joy in you that we would throw off all those things that are…
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A Collect for Persistence
Lord God of hosts, who was and is and is to come, keep us from losing heart, and give us persistence in seeking you out, that the world…
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A Collect to Hear the Invitations of the Spirit
Holy Spirit, in whom we live and move and have our being, give us ears to hear the invitations you give to us, that we would take heart,…
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A Collect for Remembering Jesus in Times of Trouble
Lord Jesus, our source of help and comfort, give us courage to call to you in troubles, and let us not forget your presence with us, that…
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A Collect to Serve Others as Jesus Served
Lord Jesus Christ, who served us to the end, incline our hearts to give ourselves for the sake of others, that we would imitate you, our…
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A Collect to Use Authority in Service to Others
Lord Jesus Christ, whose ways are upside down to the world, teach us to use whatever authority we have in service of others, that we…
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A Collect to Accept God’s No
Lord Jesus, source of all good gifts, teach us to be content when you cannot give us what we request and desire, that in denial, we might…