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A Collect to Remain Amazed by Christ
Jesus Christ, savior of the world, you amazed the people of Israel as you taught and worked wonders among them. May we likewise be amazed…
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A Collect for Jesus’ Healing Word
Lord Jesus, at whose word, there is cleansing and healing, speak your word over us, that our unclean hearts would be made pure, our…
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A Collect to Endure the Difficulty of Becoming Holy
Gracious Lord, whose words and touch are full of compassion, being made clean and holy is not always a smooth process. Give us courage to…
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A Collect to Wait for God’s Blessings (on the Presentation of the Lord)
Gracious Father, whose blessings are for all people, grant us the patience of Simeon, who waited for your appearing and was satisfied…
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A Collect to See Jesus Truly
Lord Jesus of Nazareth, whom even the demons fear, open our eyes to see who you are and to be awed by your holiness even as we are…
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A Collect for Being Pricked by the Spirit’s Words
Spirit of Christ, who lives and speaks to us now, keep our hearts from being hardened at your words, and open us up to what you are…
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A Collect to Be Free from Unnecessary Attachments
Lord of the heavenly host, who calls us to something higher than we may see, keep us from being overly attached to the cares and troubles…
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A Collect to Follow Jesus’ Calls
Firstborn of all creation, who is crowned king of all that is, help us to see and hear your calling and to set aside the things that draw…
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A Collect to Respond to Christ’s Calls
Lord Jesus, who calls each of us into relationship with you, incline our hearts to respond to your invitations and commands, that we…
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A Collect of Thanks for God’s Seeing of Our Hearts
Heavenly Father, who attends to your children in great love, we praise you for seeing and knowing us and for tailoring your call to us to…