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A Collect to Understand the Times

Master of all time and space, who has seen the end from the beginning, grant us eyes to see and interpret the truth of what is happening around us, that we would know what it is that we ought to do and act as your hands of real love and mercy and justice in the […]

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A Collect to Anticipate Conflict Against Kingdom Ways

Christ Jesus, whose words cut to our very hearts, let us not forget that your kingdom and it ways are foreign to this world, that we would anticipate strife and division yet place ourselves in your willing, powerful, and loving hands, through you who reigns in glory with the Father and Holy Spirit forever and […]

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A Collect to Remember We Are Foreigners

Heavenly Father, who graciously adopted us into your family, remind us that we are foreigners on this earth, that we would not become too comfortable here and too attached to the ways of this world, but long for a better home and trust in the time when you will provide it for us, through Christ […]

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A Collect to Invest in the Kingdom of Heaven

Almighty God, architect of all heaven and earth, stir in us a longing for your heavenly kingdom, that we would be dissatisfied with the things of this world and invest in that which will last through eternity, through Christ our Lord, who lives in glory with you and the Holy Spirit now and forever. Amen. […]

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A Collect for Faith to Obey God’s Call

Lord God, who knows what is good for us better than we know for ourselves, grant us faith to obey you when you call, that even when we do not understand, we would rely on our trust in your goodness and follow you wherever you may lead, through Jesus our teacher, who did only what […]

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A Collect to Be Ready to Hear God’s Call

Master of Heaven and Earth, who rules over all things in power and glory, keep us from distractions and temptations that draw us from you, that we would be ready to hear your call and fulfill your desire as good servants of your blessed kingdom, through Christ our Lord, who reigns with you and the […]

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A Collect to be Drawn to Heavenly Things

Lord God of heaven, who abides forever in glory, draw our eyes and minds to the things of heaven, that we would seek eagerly those things that last to eternity and work for that which cannot be destroyed, through Jesus our brother, who lives with you and the Holy Spirit in perfect joy. Amen. ‘Sell […]

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A Collect to Let Go of All that Keeps Us from God

Heavenly Father, who is eager to give us good gifts, grant us the courage to let go of those things that keep us from you and your kingdom, that our hands would be open to receive lasting and joyous treasures from you, through Jesus our Lord, who reigns with you and the Holy Spirit in […]

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A Collect to Set Down Our Worries

Loving Father, who generously gives good gifts to your children, remove from us our anxieties and fears and worries about the things of this world, that we would not be distracted from the invitations and offerings that you give and could receive from your hand all that you are pleased to provide, through Christ our […]

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A Collect to Recognize Our Poor Choices

Righteous God, who nature is both justice and mercy, show us where our actions have led to our own destruction, that we would recognize where we must rethink our choices and turn to you for guidance and wisdom, embracing the way of your Kingdom, through Christ our Lord, who lives forever with you and the […]

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