Sacred Meditations

Today we pray stanzas 1, 2, and 5 of the hymn “Creator of the Stars of Night” (Lutheran Service Book, 351), asking Him to make and keep us ready for His return “at an hour [we] do not expect” (Luke 12:40). Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran …

The earth and the fullness thereof belongs to God our Father, and He gives all good gifts. We pray His forgiveness for our discontent and covetousness, for His rescue from all anxiousness, and that He would grant us to be rich toward Him that we may seek His kingdom and …

Today we pray stanzas 1 and 2 of the hymn, “Jesus, Thy Boundless Love to Me” (Lutheran Service Book, 683) Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran Service Book, pages 299-304 or Treasury of Daily Prayer.)

The works of our hands and the toiling of our flesh cannot make our spirits whole. Only the work and blood of Christ can give peace within. Only the grace of God can pardon our sin and break its bondage. Today we pray stanzas 1, 3, and 5 of the …

Since knowing the true God is everlasting life, we pray that we may perfectly know Jesus Christ, the Son of God, to be the way, the truth, and the life, and thus follow His steps in the way that leads to everlasting life. Fifth Sunday of Easter, from The Book …

Jesus Christ is the One stronger who has overcome the evil one and through Baptism He has cleansed us from sin. We pray Him to lead us in hearing His Word and keep it in pure hearts. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran Service Book, pages 299-304 …

Our God and Father invites us to ask that He may give, to seek that we may find, and to knock that He may open to us. We pray Him to teach us to pray with all boldness and confidence that we may hallow His name, receive His kingdom, and …

Jesus has had compassion on us who have been robbed, stripped and beaten by sin and death. We pray Him to grant us to do the one thing necessary of hearing His Word that we may receive His healing and thus love Him and our neighbors. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” …

Jesus sent out the seventy-two to heal the sick and proclaim that God’s kingdom has come near. We pray the Father to raise up and send out ministers to proclaim repentance for the forgiveness of sins and bestow the healing of His Sacraments. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found …

God sent His Son into the world, not to be served, but to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many. We pray Him to keep us strong in the faith and lead us to do all things for His glory and for the good of His …