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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…
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A Collect to Accept Rejection Gracefully
Lord Jesus, who was scorned by those you loved, let us not be surprised that there are those who will not accept us regardless of what we…
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A Collect for Respect for God in Mature Relationship
Lord God, creator of heaven and earth, keep us from expecting and demanding that you comply with our every whim and impulse, but teach us…
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A Collect to Escape Sin and Receive Life
Lord God, who was and is and is to come, cleanse our hearts and free us from the our ties to sin and broken ways of being, that we would…
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A Collect to Recognize the Futility of Sin
Spirit of Truth, who knows the thoughts and desires of all our hearts, show us the futility of life and choices that lead us away from…
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A Collect to Live Christ’s Way from the Heart
Lord Jesus, who gave yourself for our freedom, teach us to obey the Father’s commands from the heart, that we would live according to…
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A Collect to Not Excuse Giving in to Temptation
Gracious Father, who is patient with us in our weakness, keep us from taking advantage of your kindness as an excuse to give in to…
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A Collect to Not Fear Condemnation for Sin
Lord God Almighty, judge of all people, free us from fear of condemnation and guilt from our sins, trusting that you are gracious and…
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A Collect to Orient Ourselves Towards God
Holy Father, whose ways are higher than our ways and whose thoughts are above our thoughts, grant us the strength to orient our lives and…
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A Collect to Resist Temptation
Spirit of the Lord, who speaks in our hearts great truth and wisdom, grant us strength to resist the temptations of this world and the…