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A Collect to Love God Well
Jealous God, you desire our love not merely for your own sake, but for the sake of all you have created and love. Let not our hearts…
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A Collect During War and Conflict
Lord Jesus, from whose mouth comes a great sword, we grieve at the wars and conflicts that we see here on earth and the violence and…
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A Collect to Experience God’s Love
Loving God, who knows us inside and out, alleviate our fears with the knowledge and experience of your love, that we would not live in…
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A Collect to Be Honest with God, Ourselves, and Others
Gentle Father, who knows we are afraid and offers forgiveness and comfort, we acknowledge that we are fearful and ashamed of the sin we…
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A Collect to Be Like God
Holy God, whose character and nature are perfect, grow in our hearts a longing to be like you, to value what you value, love what you…
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A Collect for Humility
King of all creation, who looks down upon us with patience and mercy, teach us to embrace our humility, that we would not think of…
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A Collect for Perseverance
Longsuffering Jesus, who endured greater pain than we could comprehend, give us endurance to persevere through the difficulties and…
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A Collect to Return Good for Evil
Patient God, who endured the scorn and ridicule of those you love, give us your calm and patience when we are attacked and vilified, and…
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A Collect to Be Used of the Spirit
Holy Spirit, whose words enliven the soul, speak through us and do not let our foibles and sins get in the way of your words, that what…
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A Collect for Wisdom and Innocence
Loving Lord, who sends us out to continue your redemptive mission, keep us from arrogance and foolishness, that our attempts to follow in…