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A Collect for Persistence in Growth
Patient Father, who is not troubled by our slowness but understands our process of growth, we strive to enter your kingdom, but recognize…
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A Collect for Sight
Omniscient Father, from whom nothing is hidden, give us eyes to see the kingdom of God in our midst, that we might recognize how your…
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A Collect for Fear
Compassionate teacher, who knows that we are but dust, we thank you for understanding when we are afraid and giving us grace regardless….
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A Collect in Trouble
Lord of all, who is ever willing to help those who call on you, keep us from the temptation to hide and solve our troubles without you,…
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A Collect Against Self-Justification
Lord of all knowledge, who knows the heart for you created it, reveal to us when we seek to justify ourselves and rationalize our unwise…
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A Collect to Remember God’s Joy
God of joy, who is always seeking us when we are lost, remind us that you don’t seek us out of duty or anger, but out of a desire to show…
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A Collect to Act With God
Steadfast Jesus, who withstood the soothing whispers of the accuser, keep us connected to the Father and in remembrance that the Spirit…
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A Collect for Safety Leading to Humility
Lord of Honor and Humility, who emptied himself and took on frail flesh, give us a sense of safety and of awe in you, that like a child…
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A Collect for Compassion for our Enemies
Merciful One, who does not rejoice at the destruction of your enemies, but desires that all would join you around the table of family, do…
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A Collect for Honest Motivations (Ash Wednesday)
God of Truth, who knows the thoughts and intentions of all our hearts, reveal to us the true desires and motivations that lead us, so…