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A Collect to Recognize Our Idols
Almighty God, who alone is worthy of praise, open us up to see the created things that we serve and devote ourselves to, that we would…
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A Collect for Carefully Considering our Promises
Holy God, who is patient with us, but only for so long, keep us from being flippant with our promises, and help us to examine carefully…
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A Collect to Remember and Be Strengthened
Almighty God, who shields us from many troubles, cause us to recall the wonders you have done and the gifts you have given us over our…
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A Collect for Forgiveness for Idolatry
Almighty Lord, the only true and living God, forgive us for our idolatry, for valuing created things more than the creator. Draw our…
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A Collect for Readiness to Respond to the Lord
God Almighty, whose timing is a mystery to all but yourself, help us to be ready for the moment when you call us, that we will not be…
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A Collect for Waiting for Christ’s Return
Tarrying Lord, whose timing is not our own, we do not know when you will reappear, but we await you with what strength and patience we…
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A Collect to Receive Rest
Gracious Father, who knows our limitations, give us rest while you tarry in your business, that we would not strive needlessly or be…
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A Collect to Take on the Nature of a Servant
Lord Jesus, who humbled himself and took on the nature of a servant, give us the grace to turn away from status and stature and to serve…
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A Collect to Imitate Christ and Revere Him
Lord Jesus Christ, who set an example for us that we should walk in it, grant us a fervent desire to imitate you, trusting in your…
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A Collect to Be Students
Merciful God, who is patient with us when we resist our position, help us to find security even despite our limitations and lack of…