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A Lenten Collect to Recognize What We Must Deny of Ourselves
Rabbi Jesus, who walks in the ways of the Kingdom of God, show us where our hearts cling to our own ways and pleasures and desires, that…
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A Lenten Collect to Lay Aside Earthly Desires
Lord Jesus, who follows always the will of the Father, show us where our hearts are set on self-centered and worldly things, that we…
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A Collect to Remain Close to Jesus in Trouble
Lord Jesus, who remained ever steady in your closeness to the Father, grant that we also might remain close to you, that when we must…
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A Lenten Collect for Cleansed Hearts
Almighty God, who rules over all things in heaven and earth, refine our hearts and grant us minds that are set on what is good, that we…
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A Lenten Collect to Resist Temptation
Lord Jesus, who confronted Satan in the desert, grant us strength and wisdom to resist temptation, that we might not give in to sin or…
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A Lenten Collect for Willingness to Go into Difficult Places
Spirit of the Lord, source of wisdom and understanding, encourage our hearts in the face of trials and difficulties, that we might be…
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A Lenten Collect to Remember Jesus when Tempted
Lord Jesus, who took on our frame that you might share our joys and struggles, call us to remember when we are tempted your temptations…
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A Lenten Collect to Become Used to the Wilderness
Lord Jesus, who was tested and refined in the desert, help us to become accustomed to wildernesses and deserts as you were, that we might…
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A Lenten Collect to Hear the Spirit’s Promptings
Spirit of God, who knows what we need and whispers it to our hearts, make us attentive to your promptings, that we would recognize when…
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A Lenten Collect Seeking God’s Pleasure in Us
Loving Father, who desires good for all your children, be pleased with us as we seek to follow in your ways, that as we obey your…