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A Collect to Know the Law of God
Almighty God, who set before us precepts and laws for our good, may we be willing and even eager to know your law and your ways, that we…
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A Collect to Wait on the Spirit’s Words
Great teacher, who breathed life into well-worn words, the people waited in expectation for you to speak your wisdom. Set in us the…
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A Collect to Celebrate God’s Favor in Deed
Almighty Lord, who owns the cattle on every hill and every treasure hidden in the earth, give us hearts that celebrate your goodness and…
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A Collect for Working to Set Free Captives
Lord Jesus Christ, who came to release those who are in bondage, keep us from hardening our hearts so that we cannot see the oppression…
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A Collect of Good News to the Poor
Son of Man, who grew in stature amidst struggle and lack, make our ears ring with your proclamation of good news to the poor, that our…
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A Collect to Believe Jesus’ Words to be Life
Great teacher, whose words are life to crushed spirits, may we be awed by your wisdom and gladdened by your teachings, that we would…
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A Collect to Bless Others
Head of the church, from whom flows all life and goodness, place in our hearts a love that desires to bless many with the skills you have…
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A Collect for Devotion to Christ as Lord
Holy Spirit of God, who dwells in us to bring about a new and righteous life, our lips speak that which is birthed in our hearts. Stir in…
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A Collect to Eschew That Which Distracts from God
Spirit of the living God, who speaks to us in our hearts and through your mastery of creation, keep us from becoming overly attached to…
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A Collect to Desire Christ Above All Else
Lord Jesus, whose very presence is a blessing to your people, may our hearts desire you, the new wine that is better than all others yet…