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A Prayer with Matthew 26:36-56

With sorrow and bloody sweat, our Lord Jesus prayed for the cup of suffering to pass from Him; yet He submitted to His Father’s will. We beg God’s mercy to pray likewise in our trials and temptations that we may humbly trust our Father’s gracious will. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” …

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 lead us to confess our sins, resist temptations, and receive His forgiveness. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran Service Book, pages 299-304 or Treasury of …

A Prayer with Matthew 4:1-11

Jesus Christ was led into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil, yet He overcame those temptations as He trusted His heavenly Father. We pray that He would strengthen our trust in His victory over the devil and lead us to resist temptations that come to us. Source: “Sacred …