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 …
Paul and Barnabas endured rejection for proclaiming God’s salvation and idol worship of mistaken crowds. We pray God to grant all pastors fitting humility as they proclaim His Gospel and administer His Sacraments and strengthen them in the face of opposition to His truth. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary …
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 …
God set apart His servants, Barnabas and Paul, for the work of proclaiming the Word of His truth. We pray Him to …
Our God and Father anointed His Son, Jesus, to do good and heal us who are oppressed by the devil. We pray …
Through His Son’s atoning work, God our Father has declared all things clean and ushered in the restoration of creation. We pray …
God sent Paul and Peter to preach boldly in the name of Jesus and restore people to life. We pray Him to …
Today the Church remembers the martyrdom of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. We pray that our gracious God would instruct His Church …
For today’s New Testament reading–Acts 8:1-25–we pray stanzas 1 and 3 of the hymn, “Creator Spirit, by Whose Aid” (see Lutheran Service …
With today’s New Testament reading–John 20:19-31–we pray for our Lord’s absolution, using stanzas 1, 3, and 5 of the hymn “Lord Jesus, …
