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Afflictions, Page 8

A Prayer with Matthew 4:1-11

Jesus Christ was led into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil, yet He overcame those temptations as He trusted His heavenly Father. We pray that He would strengthen our trust in His victory over the devil and lead us to resist temptations that come to us. Source: “Sacred …

A Prayer with Philippians 4

Jesus Christ, the King of kings and Lord of lords, led St. Paul to rejoice even while he was in prison. When we endure trial and hardship, we pray that He would lead us to rejoice in Him and His peace. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran …

Taking Comfort in God’s Omnipotence-3

We have heard Johann Starck’s exhortation for the afflicted person to take comfort in God’s almighty power—that is, His omnipotence. We have also prayed with Starck that God would rescue us from our affliction. In today’s meditation, we conclude Starck’s prayer and find comfort in some powerful hymn verses. Prayer …