In Ephesians 1:5, St. Paul says, “In love he [God] predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will.” Here we pray with that identity, comfort, and security in mind. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran Service Book, pages 299-304 …
When Jesus proclaimed, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand,” He willed that the entire life of the Christian be one of ongoing repentance. We pray Him to lead us in our daily dying to sin and daily arising to live with Him in righteousness and purity forever. …
God sent His Son to be born under the law to redeem us were under the law. We give Him our thankfulness and praise for adopting us as heirs of His promises through Baptism into Christ. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran Service Book, pages 299-304 or …
Jesus’ kingdom is not of this world, but rather one of mercy, grace and truth. We pray Him to grant us steadfast …
Jesus came to seek and save the lost. We pray Him to heal the blindness of our unbelief and grant us the …
Jesus Christ is the One stronger who has overcome the evil one and through Baptism He has cleansed us from sin. We …
Jesus sent out the seventy-two to heal the sick and proclaim that God’s kingdom has come near. We pray the Father to …
Jesus fed the five thousand from five loaves and two fish. Now He feeds us with His Body and Blood under bread …
Jesus proclaimed good news to the poor and the year of God’s favor. We pray that God would grant us faith always …
God gave His only-begotten Son to the death of the cross for our redemption and by His glorious resurrection delivered us from …
