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A Collect to Accept Consequences
Lord God Almighty, who has spoken truth to us from the beginning, teach us to accept the consequences of our actions, whether wise or foolish, yet show us mercy when we have chosen poorly that we might yet rise to praise you again, through Jesus Christ our Savior, who intercedes for us before your throne…
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A Collect to Warn the Foolish
God of wisdom, who knows the end from the beginning, grant us the courage to warn those who choose a foolish path, that they might perhaps turn them from their folly and choose that which leads to you and to life, through Jesus Christ our Lord, who taught us what is good and true and…
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A Collect to Not Take Rejection Personally
Spirit of the Lord, great counselor and voice of wisdom, help us to not take it personally when other reject us, that we might see beyond our hurt emotions to the reality of what is before us and be able to discern clearly your will, through Jesus Christ our savior, who rescued us from the…
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A Collect to Walk Always Within the Will of God
Lord Jesus Christ, who showed us the way to the Father, keep us walking within the will of God, that we would be among those called your brothers and sisters and thus heirs of the kingdom of the Father, through you who reigns high over all things with the Father and Holy Spirit in glory.…
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A Collect for Forgiveness
Gracious God, whose nature is always to show mercy, forgive us for all that we have done wrong against you and against our neighbor, that we might be reconciled and seek to restore the relationships that give us life, through Jesus Christ our Savior, who gave himself as sacrifice and ascended to reign with you…
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A Collect for Release from the Grip of Evil
Lord God Almighty, against whom no one can prevail, bind the accuser and the forces that seek to trap and ensnare us, that we might be released from captivity and be free to serve you and all those whom you love, through Jesus Christ our redeemer, who gave himself for our sake and was raised…
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A Collect to Be United
Gracious God, whose ways are love and peace and joy, keep us from fighting against one another and tearing apart your church and all your children, that we would not destroy ourselves but rather seek to strengthen and understand one another and so live by the ways of your heavenly kingdom, through Jesus Christ our…
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A Collect to Hear and Heed the Voice of the Lord
Great Jehovah, Lord over heaven and earth, grant us ears to hear when you call us, that we might recognize your voice and respond with willingness to know what you desire of us and obey your commands, through Jesus Christ our redeemer, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit in glory, one…
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A Collect to Endure in Struggle
Shield of the weak and strength to the weary, keep us from giving in to despair when we face struggles and trials, trusting in your mercy and your desire to sustain us so that your life would remain visible in us, through Jesus Christ our example, who suffered and yet was raised to new life…
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A Collect to Give Glory to God
Lord God, almighty and exalted high above all creation, let us not forget our frailty, lest we credit ourselves for our works and neglect that it is you who has blessed us with life and breath and has worked in and through us all along, through Jesus our savior, who lived the life we could…











