DEVOTIONS FOR ALL AGES
(and PRAYERS)
Is reading the Bible and reading daily devotions important for Christians? Yes! Because we need to spend time with the Lord. Think about it this way: we spend time with those who are important to us--our significant other, friends, family. We spend time with them because we enjoy being in their company and because we want to know them better. This is the same reason we should consider a daily time set aside to spend with Jesus to get to know him better. Prayer and reading the Word of God will accomplish many things in our spirits and lives:
1. Bring us closer to Christ.
2. Transform our hearts and minds and make us more like Jesus.
3. Reveal the will of God to us for our own lives.
THE LIVING WORD IS CHRIST
Faith Lens: A weekly YOUTH Bible Study.
1. Bring us closer to Christ.
2. Transform our hearts and minds and make us more like Jesus.
3. Reveal the will of God to us for our own lives.
THE LIVING WORD IS CHRIST
Faith Lens: A weekly YOUTH Bible Study.
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Daily devotions for adults: www.luthersem.edu/godpause/ |
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Lutherans Celebrate the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation
on October 31st, 2017.
Here are some good prayers to pray to God:
Daily Renewal
Almighty God, by our baptism into the death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus Christ, you turn us from the old life of sin. Grant that we who are reborn to new life in him may live in righteousness and holiness all our days, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
For a Peaceful Night
Dear Jesus, as a hen covers her chicks with her wings to keep them safe, protect us this night under your golden wings; for your mercy's sake.
Amen.
In Affliction
Lord Christ, you came into the world as one of us, and suffered as we do. As we go through the trials of life, help us to realize that you are with us at all times and I all things; that we have no secrets from you; and that your loving grace enfolds us for eternity. In the security of your embrace we pray.
Amen.
In Bereavement
Almighty God, your love never fails, and you can turn the shadow of death into daybreak. Help us to receive your word with believing hearts, so that, confident in your promises, we may have hope and be lifted out of sorrow into the joy and peace of your presence; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
Those Suffering from Addiction
O blessed Jesus, you ministered to all who came to you. Look with compassion upon all who through addiction have lost their health and freedom. Restore to them the assurance of your unfailing mercy; remove the fears that attack them; strengthen those who are engaged in the work of recovery; and to those who care for them, give honesty, understanding, and persevering love; for your mercy's sake.
Amen.
The Chronically Ill and Those Who Support Them
Loving God, your heart overflows with compassion for your whole creation. Pour out your Spirit on all people living with illness for which there is no cure, as well as their families and loved ones. Help the to know that you claim them as your own. Deliver them from fear and pain; for the sake of Jesus Christ, our healer and Lord. Amen.
A Prayer of Martin Luther
Behold, Lord, an empty vessel that needs to be filled. My Lord, fill it. I am weak in the faith; strengthen me. I am cold in love; warm me and make me fervent, that love may go out to my neighbor. I do not have a strong and firm faith; at times I doubt and am unable to trust you altogether. O Lord, help me. Strengthen my faith and trust in you. In you I have sealed the treasure of all I have. I am poor, you are rich and came to be merciful to the poor. I am a sinner; you are upright. With me, there is an abundance of sin; in you is the fullness of righteousness. Therefore I will remain with you, of whom I can receive, but to whom I may not give.
Amen.
Evangelical Lutheran Worship, 2006, ELCA
Almighty God, by our baptism into the death and resurrection of your Son, Jesus Christ, you turn us from the old life of sin. Grant that we who are reborn to new life in him may live in righteousness and holiness all our days, through your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
For a Peaceful Night
Dear Jesus, as a hen covers her chicks with her wings to keep them safe, protect us this night under your golden wings; for your mercy's sake.
Amen.
In Affliction
Lord Christ, you came into the world as one of us, and suffered as we do. As we go through the trials of life, help us to realize that you are with us at all times and I all things; that we have no secrets from you; and that your loving grace enfolds us for eternity. In the security of your embrace we pray.
Amen.
In Bereavement
Almighty God, your love never fails, and you can turn the shadow of death into daybreak. Help us to receive your word with believing hearts, so that, confident in your promises, we may have hope and be lifted out of sorrow into the joy and peace of your presence; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord.
Amen.
Those Suffering from Addiction
O blessed Jesus, you ministered to all who came to you. Look with compassion upon all who through addiction have lost their health and freedom. Restore to them the assurance of your unfailing mercy; remove the fears that attack them; strengthen those who are engaged in the work of recovery; and to those who care for them, give honesty, understanding, and persevering love; for your mercy's sake.
Amen.
The Chronically Ill and Those Who Support Them
Loving God, your heart overflows with compassion for your whole creation. Pour out your Spirit on all people living with illness for which there is no cure, as well as their families and loved ones. Help the to know that you claim them as your own. Deliver them from fear and pain; for the sake of Jesus Christ, our healer and Lord. Amen.
A Prayer of Martin Luther
Behold, Lord, an empty vessel that needs to be filled. My Lord, fill it. I am weak in the faith; strengthen me. I am cold in love; warm me and make me fervent, that love may go out to my neighbor. I do not have a strong and firm faith; at times I doubt and am unable to trust you altogether. O Lord, help me. Strengthen my faith and trust in you. In you I have sealed the treasure of all I have. I am poor, you are rich and came to be merciful to the poor. I am a sinner; you are upright. With me, there is an abundance of sin; in you is the fullness of righteousness. Therefore I will remain with you, of whom I can receive, but to whom I may not give.
Amen.
Evangelical Lutheran Worship, 2006, ELCA