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A Prayer with Acts 24:24-25:12

Our heavenly Father gives earthly government to punish evil and promote good in this earthly life. We pray Him to lead us to rejoice when they function according to His will; and when then do not operate within His will, we ask for faith in His justice delivered on the …

A Prayer with Acts 22:17-29

God has established civil authorities as His servants for order in this fallen world. We pray Him to grant us to honor those whom He has placed over us and the wisdom to use civil laws for the purpose of bearing witness to Him and His salvation. Source: “Sacred Meditations …

A Prayer with Mark 12:13-27

All authority comes from God, our heavenly Father, and those who govern over us are His gifts. We pray Him to lead us to subject ourselves to the governing authorities as His servants for our good. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran Service Book, pages 299-304 or …