Sacred Meditations

Jesus is both Savior of sinners and Lord of the Sabbath. We pray Him to grant us the true rest of His forgiveness of sins, that we may abstain from earthly pleasures, find comfort in His presence in the Word and Sacraments, and eagerly await His eternal kingdom. Source: “Sacred …

God authorized His Son Jesus to forgive sins, not only in heaven, but also on earth. We pray Him to grant us to see our sickness of sin and receive His Son’s healing in the words of Absolution. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran Service Book, pages …

God, the eternal Father, calls us to be holy as He is holy. We thank and praise Him for making us holy through the precious blood of His Son Jesus Christ, the Lamb without spot or blemish. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran Service Book, pages 299-304 …

Almighty God gives us new birth and living hope through the resurrection of His Son, Jesus Christ. We pray that, when we are grieved by various trials, He would strengthen us in the faith. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran Service Book, pages 299-304 or Treasury of …

Jesus is the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. As we eagerly anticipate His glorious return, we pray for His help to keep His holy words, grant us healing from sin, death, and the devil, and that He would bring us to His eternal refreshment. Source: “Sacred …

God’s will is to restore all things in His beloved Son Jesus Christ. We pray that He may bring us together in unity and free us from our slavery to sin. Collect for Proper 29 (the Sunday closest to November 23), from The Book of Common Prayer.

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. …

By His incarnation, passion, crucifixion and resurrection our Lord Jesus makes all things new and promises a new heaven and a new earth. We pray that as we await His return in glory, we may endure this fallen world and rejoice in the revealing of His bride, the Church. Source: …

Jesus Christ conquered the old evil foe and promises to deliver us once and for all from every evil. We pray that He would help us treasure the first resurrection He gives through His Word and Sacraments. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran Service Book, pages 299-304 …

Salvation, glory and power belong to our God who sent His Son to conquer sin, death and the devil. We pray that He would again send His Son, this time riding in victory, to rescue His bride, the Church. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran Service Book, …