God sent John the Baptizer to proclaim a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. We pray that He would grant us genuine sorrow over our sinful state and sinful thoughts, words, and deeds, and that He would grant us His bountiful forgiveness that we may lead holy lives. …
God the Father gave His incarnate Son the holy name of Jesus as a sign of our salvation. We pray Him to plant in our hearts the love of Him who is the Savior of the world. The Holy Name (January 1), from The Book of Common Prayer. http://media.blubrry.com/sacredmeditations/sacredmeditations.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/NAT5-The-Holy-Name-Jan1-BCP.mp3Podcast: Play …
Through His holy Word and Sacraments, God gives His Holy Spirit to work faith when and where He pleases. We pray Him to grant us strength of faith and boldness of heart to fear His name. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran Service Book, pages 299-304 or …
God, our heavenly Father, is worthy to receive glory, honor, and power. We, His redeemed people, pray Him to grant that we …
God gives us His love through His Son Jesus Christ and makes us His children. We pray that we may love one …
God is light and no darkness dwells in Him. Since He has cleansed us from all sin through His Son and His …
Though we were born in sin and live in this world’s darkness, God has called us out of darkness into His marvelous …
God, the eternal Father, calls us to be holy as He is holy. We thank and praise Him for making us holy …
Almighty God gives us new birth and living hope through the resurrection of His Son, Jesus Christ. We pray that, when we …
Jesus Christ is the bridegroom of the Church, having given Himself up for her and cleansing her by the washing of water …
