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A Prayer with Matthew 27:11-32

Jesus made the good confession before Pontius Pilate, even as He was handed over to death on a cross. We pray for steadfastness to fight the good fight of the faith and make the good confession before many witnesses. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran Service Book, …

A Prayer with Matthew 27:1-10

Jesus Christ suffered false accusations and betrayal, yet trusted His Father to deliver Him. We pray that when we are reviled and persecuted for confessing Him, the Father would deliver us from despair and lead us to rejoice in the reward of His heavenly kingdom. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily …

A Prayer with Matthew 26:57-75

Our Lord Jesus endured betrayal, slander and false witness, and was even denied by one of His disciples. We pray His forgiveness for telling lies about and slandering our neighbors, and ask for mercy, that we may defend and speak well of our neighbors. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary …