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A Collect to Not be Distracted by Earthly Things
Sower of the word, who spreads your wisdom generously to all the world, keep us from being choked by the cares of this world, that we…
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A Collect to Root Deeply in God
Loving God, who sends rain and sun on both the just and unjust, let nothing block us from rooting deeply in you and your ways, that in…
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A Collect for Good Soil in Which to Grow Deep Roots
God of all creation, under whose care all things enjoy their life, plant us among good soil, and give us the nourishment we need, that…
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A Collect to Understand the Spirit’s Teaching
Almighty Spirit, whose power works within us, grant that we should understand what you speak to us and the word that you have placed in…
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A Collect to Understand What the Spirit is Speaking
Eternal breath of life, who speaks to us in our very souls, speak to us in ways that we can understand and with words that make sense…
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A Collect to Work With Jesus
Lord Jesus, who offers to partner with us in this world, help us to work with you in whatever we do, that we would not be forced to rely…
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A Collect for Rest when Overwhelmed
Lord Jesus, who offers his strength when we are weak, grant to us rest when we are struggling with things too great to bear, that our…
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A Collect to See the Father
Lord Jesus, who came from the Father and has returned to the Father’s side, reveal to us the Father with whom you are one and beside whom…
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A Collect for Innocence to Receive God’s Simple Truth
Gracious Father, whose wisdom knows no boundaries, teach us to be innocent and accepting like children, that we would be open to…
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A Collect to Avoid Becoming Overly Proud of Our Wisdom
Lord of heaven and earth, the fount of all true wisdom, keep us from becoming arrogant and certain of our own wisdom, that we would not…