God did not spare His own Son, but gave Him up for us all and graciously gives us all things. We pray that when we endure tribulation, distress, persecution and other trials, He would grant us the sure and certain hope that nothing can separate us from His love. Source: …
Our gracious heavenly Father invites us to call upon Him with boldness and confidence. In these latter days, we pray that he would give us strength to endure the upheavals of this fallen world and grant us faith in His promises. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran …
Jesus Christ is the bridegroom of the Church, having given Himself up for her and cleansing her by the washing of water and the Word. We pray that He would keep us watchful for His coming again and prepare us to be received into His new heaven and new earth. …
Salvation, glory and power belong to our God who sent His Son to conquer sin, death and the devil. We pray that …
We pray to God who sent His Son into this world to destroy the works of the devil, and we ask Him …
We pray that God would increase in us His gifts of faith, hope, and charity (love), and that we may love what …
Johann Gerhard has been leading us to find consolation at the death of loved ones and friends. To echo St. Paul, to …
Can nature show us anything about God’s will for our loved ones or friends when they die? Today Johann Gerhard—in his meditation …
In today’s meditation, Johann Gerhard continues giving us consolation at the death of loved ones and friends. Gerhard earlier spoke of our …
How can we find consolation and comfort when a loved one or friend has died? In today’s meditation, Johann Gerhard reminds us …
