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A Collect to Find Wisdom in the Old Testament
Great Rabbi, whose wisdom encompasses all that was and is yet to be, call us to hold on to the wisdom of the Hebrew scriptures, that we…
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A Collect to be Awed by the Divinity of Jesus
Lord Jesus, who bears the nature of God even as you bear our frail, human nature, show us your glory, that we might be awed by your…
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A Collect for Strength in Weariness
Limitless God, whose strength endures forever, grant to us strength when we are weary and beaten down by the difficulties of this life,…
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A Collect to Trust that God is Present
God of great power, whose eyes miss nothing that happens in all creation, keep us from despair and falling into believing that you are…
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A Collect to Avoid Fascination with Earthly Status
High King of Heaven, who is enthroned over all things for you made them in your power, keep us from being enamored with our own status or…
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A Collect to Be Ever Awed by God
Almighty God, who fashioned the entirety of the universe with a word, may we ever be awed by the immensity of your power, that we would…
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A Collect to Spend Time with God
Rabbi Jesus, who knew your human needs and set aside time to meet them, may we follow your example, setting aside time with our heavenly…
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A Collect to Bring to Jesus Those in Need
Compassionate Lord, who intercedes for us all before the throne of heaven, may we bring before you all those who are in need of your care…
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A Collect to Turn to God with our Needs
Loving Lord, who cares for all our troubles, make us always mindful of turning to you with our needs and the needs of those close to us,…
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A Collect to Sacrifice for Others in Love
God whose nature is love, instill in us a willingness to sacrifice for the sake of others, that our love might help to sustain them as…