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New Testament Readings, Page 40

A Prayer with Acts 22:17-29

God has established civil authorities as His servants for order in this fallen world. We pray Him to grant us to honor those whom He has placed over us and the wisdom to use civil laws for the purpose of bearing witness to Him and His salvation. Source: “Sacred Meditations …

A Prayer with Acts 21:37-22:16

God converted His servant Paul to faith in His Son through the light of the Gospel. We pray Him to shine the light of His forgiveness, life and salvation into our darkness, that we may rejoice in new life with Him. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran …

A Prayer with Acts 21:15-36

In His flesh and by His death on the cross, Jesus has broken down the dividing wall of hostility between peoples. We pray Him to grant His Church boldness and joy to proclaim His saving works to all peoples. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran Service Book, …