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A Prayer with Acts 14:19-15:5

God protected and sustained His servant Paul even as he bore in his body the wounds of Christ for proclaiming the Gospel. We pray Him to encourage and strengthen His Church to continue in the faith even as she endures opposition. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran …

A Prayer with Acts 13:13-41

Our merciful Father established Paul and Barnabas to proclaim His promises. As Paul encouraged the people by reciting God’s saving deeds in Jesus Christ, we pray Him to grant us encouragement by hearing His Word. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran Service Book, pages 299-304 or Treasury …

A Prayer with Acts 12

God, our Father, sent His angel to rescue Peter from Herod’s prison. We pray Him to send His holy angels to protect and defend all who are persecuted and imprisoned for confessing salvation through Christ alone and grant them faithfulness to confess Him. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found …