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 …
God–Father, Son, and Holy Spirit–gives all good things. Therefore we pray that He would graft into our hearts all good things: the love of His Name, true religion, and the fruit of good works. Collect for Proper 17 (the Sunday closest to August 31), from The Book of Common Prayer. …
The earth and all its fullness, the world and all who dwell in it–they all belong to God. We pray Him to grant that His redeemed people be cheerful givers so that many may hear the Good News of salvation and be comforted in their needs. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” …
Our Lord Jesus was rich, but He became poor in His incarnation, crucifixion and resurrection; by His poverty we become rich in …
God made His Son, who knew no sin, to be sin for us, that in Him we might be righteous before Him. …
God calls us to repent of our sinful condition and our many sins. We pray Him to grant sufficient to the men …
God is love and He has manifested His love by sending His Son to be the atoning sacrifice for our sins. We …
The Holy Spirit calls us by the Gospel and enlightens us with His gifts. We pray Him to sanctify us and keep …
Our heavenly Father calls us to do all things to His glory and bear witness to His salvation. We pray Him to …
God has given His Son Jesus Christ to be both a sacrifice for sin and an example of the godly life. We …
