Sacred Meditations

Jesus, Lord of life and God of our salvation, entered Jerusalem to cries of “Hosanna!” We pray for faith to cling to His suffering, death, and resurrection for the forgiveness of our many sins and life with God. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran Service Book, pages …

Jesus Christ came not to be served, but to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many. We pray Him to grant us eyes of faith to see His suffering, death, and resurrection as the way of life and to lead us in the way of servanthood. …

All things are possible with God, especially rescuing sinners and granting faith and life. We pray Him to teach us to receive and enter His kingdom with trust and dependence on Him. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran Service Book, pages 299-304 or Treasury of Daily Prayer.)

From the beginning of creation, God made us male and female and instituted the estate of marriage. We pray for husbands and wives, that they may hold fast to each other in faithfulness and love. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran Service Book, pages 299-304 or Treasury …

God gave His only Son to be last of all and servant of all. We pray Him to forgive our desires and battles for greatness and lead us to live lives of persevering faith and humble service. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran Service Book, pages 299-304 …

Jesus Christ entered this broken world to bring hope and healing. Today we pray Him to forgive our wavering faith and help our unbelief, that we may find peace and hope in His death and resurrection. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran Service Book, pages 299-304 or …

Before He journeyed to the cross, Jesus revealed Himself in radiant glory. We pray that we may listen to Him in all things and thus be fortified to endure suffering in this fallen world before receiving the glory of eternal life. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran …

We have no power in ourselves to help ourselves before God. We pray that He would keep us in both body and soul that we may be defended from all adversities and evil thoughts. Third Sunday in Lent, from The Book of Common Prayer.

Jesus the Christ brought life and immortality to light through His suffering, death and resurrection. We pray Him to open our eyes of faith to see clearly that He alone is our forgiveness, life and salvation. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran Service Book, pages 299-304 or …

God provides for all our needs of body and soul, and has given His Son to be the very Bread of Life. We pray His forgiveness when we fixate on our physical needs rather than trust in Him and His bountiful goodness. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in …