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 …
When Jesus proclaimed, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand,” He willed that the entire life of the Christian be one of ongoing repentance. We pray Him to lead us in our daily dying to sin and daily arising to live with Him in righteousness and purity forever. …
Jesus sends certain men to proclaim His Gospel and administer His Sacraments so that His people may receive forgiveness, life, and salvation. We pray Him to grant joy to His pastors and lead the congregations they serve to compensate them well. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran …
Our gracious Father in heaven has made us His own dear children through Baptism in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ. …
God sent His Son to be born under the law to redeem us were under the law. We give Him our thankfulness …
With today’s New Testament reading of Galatians 1 we pray stanzas 1-3 of the hymn “Lord Jesus Christ, With Us Abide” (Lutheran …
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 …
Jesus’ kingdom is not of this world, but rather one of mercy, grace and truth. We pray Him to grant us steadfast …
Jesus is our King who came in the name of the Lord, humbly living among us in the flesh and being crucified …
Jesus came to seek and save the lost. We pray Him to heal the blindness of our unbelief and grant us the …
