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A Collect to Stand Firm in Persecution

Lord Jesus, who went willingly to persecution for our sake, let us not be surprised or dismayed when we face persecution because of your name, and grant that we would remain secure in you in the midst of trouble, through you who died that we might live and now lives forever with the Father and […]

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A Collect to Trust in God’s Timing for the End

Lord God Almighty, who rules over all things, let us not be quick to assume the end times are upon us, but help us to trust in your timing and in your protection and goodness in all things, through Jesus our savior, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit in justice and […]

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A Collect for Discernment of Others’ Words

Spirit of truth, great counselor and source of all wisdom, let us not be deceived by those who make foolish and false promises, that we would through you discern truth and be obedient to your will and your goodness, through Jesus our savior, who lives with you and the Father in perfect unity, one God, […]

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A Collect to Hold the Things of Religion Loosely

God of all things, whose throne is creation itself, let us not be caught up merely in the trappings of religion, which may be corrupted and lost to time, but keep our hearts always connected to you and your ways, through Jesus your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one […]

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A Collect to Endure Difficult Times

Spirit of the Lord, who dwells within and around us always, grant us strength to hold on in times of struggle and challenge, that in holding fast to you we would endure to the end and receive your promised blessings, through Jesus our redeemer, who prepares a place for us in your presence with the […]

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A Collect for Strength to Do Good

Lord Jesus Christ, who showed the greatest love towards us, grant us comfort and strengthen our hearts, that we would be ready to do the good work you have placed before us and further your mission of blessing all creation, through you who lives forever with the Father and Holy Spirit in unity and joy […]

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A Collect for Prosperity

O Lord of hosts, whose bears authority over all creation, bring prosperity to those who have been oppressed and assailed and worn down by the world and its fallen people, that they might enjoy the life you have given and sing praises for your goodness and generous heart, through Jesus our savior, who suffered for […]

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A Collect to Remember All Things are God’s

God of heaven and earth, who is generous with your creation, let us not forget that all that we possess belongs to you, that we would not delight in our supposed greatness but remember your goodness towards us and share as you have shared, through Jesus our brother, who lives with you and the Holy […]

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A Collect to Loosen the Wealth of the Nations

Lord of hosts, at whose power the earth itself trembles, shake loose the wealth hoarded by the rich of the nations, that the treasures of this world would be free to do good for all its inhabitants and all would know your goodness, through Christ our redeemer, who reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, […]

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A Collect to Know the Spirit’s Presence

Spirit of truth, the seal of God within us, let us know your presence among us that we would take comfort when anxious and afraid, knowing that you are loving and powerful, desirous of bringing about good for your children, through Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns in you with the Father in highest […]

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