Proper 27 (2018)
We pray to God who sent His Son into this world to destroy the works of the devil, and we ask Him to make us pure as He is pure, so that we may be made like Him when He comes again. Collect for Proper 27 (the Sunday closest to …
A Prayer with Matthew 22:23-46
Jesus the Christ sits at the right hand of the Father and all enemies are under His feet. We pray that He would grant us the comfort, peace, and joy of His resurrection, that we may love Him and our neighbors. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran …
A Prayer with Matthew 20:1-16
The Parable of the Laborers in the Vineyard teaches us that we live, and work, in God’s kingdom only by grace. Here we pray our Lord to preserve us from pride and grumbling, and grant us gratitude. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran Service Book, pages 299-304 …
A Prayer with Matthew 18:1-20
Jesus Christ taught us to become like children and humble ourselves to receive His kingdom. We pray that His Holy Spirit would …
A Prayer with Matthew 17:14-27
Jesus cast out demons, foretold His resurrection, and showed the freedom of living in humility. We pray for faith in His promises, …
A Prayer with Matthew 17:1-13
Jesus’ Transfiguration reveals God’s will to restore us to His image. We pray for faith to hear and trust God’s beloved Son, …
A Prayer with Matthew 15:1-20
God’s Word is a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. We pray that He would cleanse us from …
A Prayer with Matthew 13:24-43
Jesus, our Lord, opened His mouth in parables to reveal what was hidden from the foundation of the world. We thank and …
A Prayer with Matthew 12:38-50
Our heavenly Father sent His only-begotten Son to be the resurrection and the life. We pray that we may be cleansed from …
A Prayer with Matthew 11:20-30
Our Lord Jesus warned unrepentant cities of God’s just judgment. We pray our heavenly Father to grant us the gift of repentance …