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A Collect for Kindness in Our Overconfidence
Gracious Father, who understands our limitations and foolish hearts, be gentle with us when we do not know what we are asking for or what…
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A Collect to Work Beyond Distorted Desires
Gracious Father, who sees all that we do not, be patient with us when we long for things that are not what we believe them to be, and…
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A Collect for Humility and Contentment
Lord Jesus, who is seated in glory and interceding on our behalf, you are gracious in your patience and understanding of our foolish…
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A Collect to Release Difficult People
Father of many nations, by whom all people are made into one family, open us to know where our attachments to others are hindrances to…
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A Collect to Let Go of Harmful Attachments
Lord Jesus, great teacher and master, let not our attachment to this world and our possessions hinder us from your kingdom, that we would…
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A Collect to Release our Unneeded Attachments
Spirit of the Father, who loves us from within our very hearts, we are attached to many things that do not bring us life and indeed keep…
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A Collect to Turn to the Lord for True Life
Good Teacher, who knows what is in our hearts, our hearts speak to us that following the rules and being good is not enough to find true…
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A Collect to Ask
Lord Jesus Christ, good teacher and bearer of all wisdom, let us bring our questions and needs to you, that we would not become mired in…
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A Collect to Grow Young
Holy Spirit, who abides in our hearts and speaks to us of the Father, teach us how to grow young again, that we would be capable of…
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A Collect for Wisdom to Comprehend the Kingdom
Jesus Christ, anointed of the Holy Spirit, give us understanding, for we struggle to comprehend the nature of your kingdom. Open our…