Lord God heavenly Father, we are blessed to dwell in Your
house and sing Your praises. Confident
of Your favor, withhold no good thing from us as we call upon Your name in
prayer in Jesus’ name:
Grant to us and all people a renewed reverence for- and holy
awe of -Your will expressed in the Ten Commandments. Let our lives be shining examples of those
who walk in Your ways and reflect Your presence to the world.
Instill in us a confident faith in Your Word. Let it shine in all of the dark places in our
lives and in this world. Grant that our
church and congregation would always recognize and confess that the words of
the prophets and apostles were inspired by Your Holy Spirit.
Help us to know and believe in Your Son Jesus Christ as he
is revealed on the mount of transfiguration—true God and true man—the
heaven-sent Savior who has reconciled us to You.
Grant us a ready confidence to face our last day on earth,
knowing that there is another life to come and an eternal dwelling place with
Your for all who have trusted in Your Son Jesus. Comfort those who mourn with this Good News,
especially the Wiederanders family.
Make us ready to tell of what we have seen and heard in Your
Son Jesus Christ. Empower the witness of
your church and raise up men for the pastoral ministry.
As we come into the presence of your Son Jesus Christ at
this altar, receiving his body and blood for the forgiveness of our sins, drive
away all fears and raise us up to walk in his ways.
Throughout our lives, in every moment and circumstance, be
to us a sun and shield. Bless the Becker
grandchildren in all their ways and keep them close to You. We ask You to shine upon those who are ill
and in need. Grant them your favor and
honor them with good gifts. Especially
do we remember Myrna and Luci and all of those we name in our heart. Continue
to bless us with the gifts necessary for our earthly life, especially the gift
of rain.
All of these things and whatever else you see that we need
and yet lack the wisdom to ask for, whatever is for our neighbor’s good and to
Your glory, grant to us dear Father in heaven for the sake of Your Son Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen.
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