As Jesus rested from His work of creation on the seventh day, we pray Him to grant us true Sabbath rest through hearing His Word and receiving His Sacraments. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran Service Book, pages 299-304 or Treasury of Daily Prayer.) http://media.blubrry.com/sacredmeditations/sacredmeditations.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/06-MonLent1-Mark3-1-19.mp3Podcast: Play in …
Jesus is both Savior of sinners and Lord of the Sabbath. We pray Him to grant us the true rest of His forgiveness of sins, that we may abstain from earthly pleasures, find comfort in His presence in the Word and Sacraments, and eagerly await His eternal kingdom. Source: “Sacred …
Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead and thus gave us the hope of resurrection. We pray Him to grant us to live in our Baptism–daily dying to sin and rising to new life in Him–that we may endure all griefs and sorrows in this fallen world. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” …
Jesus Christ is the Light of the world who healed the man born blind. We pray that He would grant us to …
God sent His Son Jesus Christ into the world to be the Light of the world. We pray Him to open the …
Jesus quenches our thirst for righteousness and peace before God the Father. We pray that, by the Holy Spirit, He would refresh …
God our Father sent His Son to do His will and teach His truth. We pray Him to send to His Church …
Since God is the strength of the weak and provides comfort to those who suffer, we pray Him to grant healing to …
Our heavenly Father desires that all people worship Him in Spirit and Truth. We pray Him to give us faith and boldness …
God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved …
