Sacred Meditations

Through His Son’s atoning work, God our Father has declared all things clean and ushered in the restoration of creation. We pray Him to open our eyes of faith to see His goodness and open our lips to proclaim His Son’s saving works. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found …

God has built His Church on the foundation of the apostles and the prophets, with Christ Jesus as the cornerstone. We pray that we may be joined together by their teaching. Collect for Proper 8 (the Sunday closest to June 29), from The Book of Common Prayer.

God sent Paul and Peter to preach boldly in the name of Jesus and restore people to life. We pray Him to grant us bold and faithful ministers who preach His Word with power and lead us to bear witness to His gifts of forgiveness and life. Source: “Sacred Meditations …

Today the Church remembers the martyrdom of Saint Peter and Saint Paul. We pray that our gracious God would instruct His Church by their teaching and example, so that we may stand firm upon the one foundation who is Jesus Christ Himself. Saint Peter and Saint Paul (June 29), from …

By the light of His Truth, God converted Paul from persecutor of the Church to proclaimer of the Gospel. We pray Him to grant us joy that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners and that we may bear witness so that others may believe in Him. Source: …

God led His servant Philip to tell the good news of Jesus to the Ethiopian. We pray Him to grant us, His redeemed people, the same boldness, confidence and joy to bear witness to His saving deeds. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran Service Book, pages 299-304 …

For today’s New Testament reading–Acts 8:1-25–we pray stanzas 1 and 3 of the hymn, “Creator Spirit, by Whose Aid” (see Lutheran Service Book, 500) Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran Service Book, pages 299-304 or Treasury of Daily Prayer.)

Our risen Savior and Lord of life restored Peter and sent him and the other apostles to bear witness to His works of salvation. We pray Him to grant us faithful ministers who remain true to His Word and care for His flock. Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found …

With today’s New Testament reading–John 20:19-31–we pray for our Lord’s absolution, using stanzas 1, 3, and 5 of the hymn “Lord Jesus, Think on Me” (Lutheran Service Book, 610). Source: “Sacred Meditations Collects” (Daily Lectionary found in Lutheran Service Book, pages 299-304 or Treasury of Daily Prayer.)

God the Father raised His Son Jesus from the dead to bring life and immortality to light. We give Him all glory, thanks, and praise, and we pray Him to grant us peace and joy in our Lord’s resurrection that we may be comforted in the face of death. Source: …