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Treasury of Daily Prayer, Page 30

A Prayer with Matthew 21:1-22

Jesus revealed His gracious kingdom by riding into Jerusalem, cleansing the temple and cursing the fig tree. We pray that He would unite us to Him, the true Vine and cleanse us from our sin, that we may rejoice when He comes to us in His Word and Sacraments. Source: …

A Prayer with Matthew 20:17-34

As Jesus healed the two blind men, we pray our heavenly Father to heal our spiritual blindness and give us the eyes of faith. We ask Him to rescue us from our pride and lead us to be both humble and lovely. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in …

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 …