By His suffering, death, and resurrection, Jesus Christ acquired and gained the treasure of salvation for us. We pray Him, by His Holy Spirit, to cause His Word to go forth and be proclaimed, that we may receive and enjoy this treasure and make it our own. Source: “Sacred Meditations …
Jesus’ kingdom is not of this world, but rather one of mercy, grace and truth. We pray Him to grant us steadfast faith to hear and hold dear the truth of His life giving Word. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran Service Book, pages 299-304 or Treasury …
Jesus prayed that we may know the Father as the only true God, and Him (Jesus) whom He sent for us and for our salvation. We pray Him to sanctify and unite His Church in the truth of His Word. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran Service …
By His suffering and death Jesus has overcome the world, and He promises to turn our sorrow into joy. We pray Him …
God sends His Holy Spirit to convict the world concerning sin, righteousness, and judgment. We pray Him to show us our sin …
Jesus Christ is the vine, and we are the branches. We pray Him to bring forth the fruit of faith in Him …
With today’s reading of John 14:18-31, we pray verses 1-3 of the hymn “Holy Spirit, Light Divine” (Lutheran Service Book, 496:1-3). Source: …
Jesus said, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life” (John 14:6). We pray Him to lead us through this …
Jesus Christ came into the world, not to judge the world, but to save it. We pray God to give us faith …
Jesus makes Himself known in the breaking of the break at His holy Supper. We pray Him to open the eyes of …
