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A Collect for Jesus to Work In and Through Us
Lord Jesus, under whose authority and goodwill we always live, be present with us as we seek to fulfill the mission that you have set…
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A Collect to Draw Others to Christ In All We Do
Lord Jesus Christ, to whom we are apprenticed in the skill of living well, show us how to draw others into your apprenticeship throughout…
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A Collect to Proclaim Jesus to the World
Lord Jesus, who bears all authority in heaven and earth, give us strength to go out in your name to all the world, proclaiming your…
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A Collect to Be Patient with Ourselves in Doubt and Uncertainty
Lord Jesus, who was patient with the disciples as they walked with you, let us not deride ourselves for our doubts, knowing that some of…
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A Collect to Remember to Call Upon the Lord in Trouble
Lord Jesus Christ, our Savior who cares for us deeply, let us always remember to turn to you in times of trouble and distress that we…
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A Collect to Not be Troubled When Calamity Comes
Almighty God, whose power is beyond all our understanding, do not let us be surprised when trouble and calamity occurs, knowing that you…
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A Collect to Respect All Who Come to the Father
Lord God, who brings food to the hungry and turns the rich away empty, keep us from ignoring and expecting nothing from the least of this…
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A Collect Asking for the Gifts of the Spirit
Holy Spirit, the presence of God within our very souls, grant to us gifts of your power and presence, and keep us from stifling them,…
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A Collect to Be Untroubled by Rejection
Lord God, who has been rejected by your creations since the beginning, let us not be surprised or dismayed when people mock us for doing…
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A Collect to Devote Ourselves Continually in Prayer
Caring God, who hears all that we ask of you, as we wait for your return and for your word and invitations to us in the world, do not let…