Sacred Meditations

Just as Jesus cleansed the ten lepers, He also cleanses us from the leprosy of our sin. We pray Him to increase our faith in His cross-won, blood-bought forgiveness, that we resist temptations, forgive those who sin against us, and faithfully serve Him in all things. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” …

Our Savior Jesus Christ ascended far above all heavens that He may fill all things. We pray that we may trust His promise that He still abides with His Church on earth. Ascension Day (first option), from The Book of Common Prayer.

With today’s reading of Jesus’ story of the rich man and Lazarus, we pray stanza 3 of the hymn, “Lord, Thee I Love with All My Heart” (Lutheran Service Book 708:3). Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran Service Book, pages 299-304 or Treasury of Daily Prayer.)

The earth and all its fullness belong to God, our almighty Father. We pray Him to grant us godly wisdom to be shrewd and faithful managers of His many gifts, that we may use the wealth He gives now for the good of His kingdom. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily …

Just as the father welcomed back his wandering son and made a banquet for him, our Lord and Savior graciously prepares a banquet of His Body and Blood for us. Today’s prayer is from the hymn, “Lord Jesus Christ, We Humbly Pray” (Lutheran Service Book, 623:1, 2, 5). Source: “Sacred …

With today’s New Testament reading, we pray this prayer of confession from the hymn, “Lord Jesus, Think on Me” (Lutheran Service Book, 610:1, 2, 4) Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran Service Book, pages 299-304 or Treasury of Daily Prayer.)

God has prepared such good things that surpass our understanding, and so we pray that He may pour into our hearts such love towards Him that we may love Him and obtain His promises. Sixth Sunday of Easter, from The Book of Common Prayer.

In His grace and mercy God deigns to feast with His people. We pray Him to grant us humility to receive the healing He bestows in the banquet of His Son’s Body and Blood, and that He would lead us to invite others to receive His forgiveness, life, and salvation. …

Jesus wept in grief for His people who had strayed from Him and His Father. We pray His forgiveness when we stray from His love and the truth of His Word, and that He would grant us faith to receive Him as He comes to us in His holy Word …

Jesus Christ, the Lord of the Sabbath, promises eternal healing by the blood of His cross. We pray Him to grant us repentance for the forgiveness of sins, so that we may boldly trust Him, humbly love our neighbors, and confidently look forward to eternal healing from Him. Source: “Sacred …