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For Honesty in Marriage

Gracious Savior,
Let honesty be a staple in Christian marriages. When a husband and wife are honest with each other, it leads them to be real and open with each other, and communication thrives as a result. Guard their minds and hearts from gradually slipping into white lies and half-truths with each other. These can be doubly devastating because one spouse is still being lied to and the other is lying to him or herself about the damage that is actually being done. Protect marriage partners from the temptation to exploit the familiarity they have with each other by getting comfortable with masking dishonesty. When not honest with each other, compel them to confess it, and let the good news of your gracious forgiveness rebuild honesty and trust in their relationship. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Establish the Habit of Weekly Worship

Heavenly Father,
Sundays are sacred. One of the most blessed routines we can establish is gathering weekly in your house for worship. Since we are creatures of habit, help believers dial in the habit of worshiping every week. When we settle for less than weekly worship, we are more likely to leave open the door of compromise and find ourselves more willing to favor other plans. While there are certainly extenuating circumstances that can keep your people away from your house on Sunday mornings, make those the exception and not the rule. Whether a worshiper is new to the faith or a mature Christian, graciously remove as many roadblocks as possible that keep your people from regular weekly worship. Finally, grant faithful attenders a rich measure of your spiritual blessings to fill up their faith as you draw them to you through Word and Sacrament. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Those Who Help Us Bear Our Burdens

Compassionate Savior,
It is an unavoidable reality that this side of heaven, we will all have burdens to bear. But, you also give us an unshakeable promise that we will never bear any burden alone. You will not abandon us. You will not forsake us. You will not leave us on our own for even a second. While that would be enough, your care and compassion go even further, for you place others in our lives to bear our burdens along side us. It may be another set of ears to listen while we unpack our struggles. It may be eyes to help us see the next step. It might be solutions to enable us to lighten the load. It might be prayers, words of encouragement, or simply being present when we’re weighed down the most. Thank you, Lord, for providing these fellow burden bearers in my life. Make me willing to be the same for others when they need it.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Remembrance on 9/11

Lord of Nations,
On this day, twenty-five years ago, terrorists flew planes into buildings with the intent of murdering as many people as possible. Among all of the innocent lives lost were many of the first responders who dedicated their lives to helping and rescuing others. Let us remember and honor all of them. Be with all who on this day are reliving the pain of having lost loved ones on that tragic day, or some time afterward because they were exposed to the toxic effects. Continue to bless them with your healing and hope. Thank you for those who have vigilantly served around the clock ever since that tragedy to thwart future terrorist plots and to guard and protect the citizens of our nation. Protect all who dedicate their lives to protecting us. Bring to justice all of Satan’s agents with malicious hearts who are hell-bent on carrying out similar acts of pure evil against other human beings. Lord, have mercy.  

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Those Alone or Isolated

Faithful Friend of Saints,
Our society has conditioned itself to leave well enough alone and to mind one’s own business. That reality, coupled with the deception that AI can replace real relationships with real people, means we really shouldn’t be surprised that many are isolated and lonely. What else shouldn’t surprise anyone is how willing believers are to check in on others and reach out to those who may be at risk or have a limited circle of friends or family members for support. Make us mindful of those who may be susceptible to being overlooked or neglected. Move us to pray for them by name and to text, call, or visit them periodically to let them know someone cares about them – and to remind them that you will never stop caring about them.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Those in Support Groups

Gracious Savior,
Struggling with loss, addiction, or other adversities in life can be debilitating for many. Thankfully, there are many support groups that exist for people experiencing these kinds of challenges. Use these groups to be a blessing to all who attend them, if for no other reason than to let them know that others can relate to their struggles. Equip those who facilitate support groups with social awareness, compassion, and empathy, while also granting them the firm resolve to speak what needs to be said to those who need to hear it. Help participants discern when to share and when to simply listen. Use friends and family to keep encouraging those who are reluctant to attend, so they might eventually benefit from being a part of a community of people in a similar season of life. Whenever possible, use these groups – and the believers in them – to lead others to you, so they find unparalleled hope, meaning, and purpose to overcome their adversities.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Be My Brother’s Keeper

Dear Jesus,
As our world seems to increasingly call right, wrong and wrong, right, it can be tempting for believers to fall in line and keep their mouths shut – even when it comes to our responsibilities to each other. But, since you have called us to be our brother’s keeper, we care too much about those you’ve placed in our lives to remain silent when their souls are at risk. When we see the damage sin does and is doing in the lives of our brothers or sisters in faith, give us the courage to speak up. When we have reservations about how doing so may affect our relationship, open our eyes to see how much more important their relationship with you is than their relationship with us. Bless our efforts at calling others to repentance, so that their souls are restored and grace wins another victory.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Spouses to Grow as Companions

Loving Savior,
The blessing of companionship in marriage can be lost or forgotten when couples let busyness deceive them into believing they don’t have time for each other. The truth is, we are only as busy as we allow ourselves to be. When spouses take on more responsibilities and routinely say yes to requests, they don’t always stop to realize that in doing so, they are essentially saying no to each other. Help married couples take time to pause and discuss together what they are willing to add into their lives, so they consider what they are also giving up. Instill in them a determination to guard their time together fiercely, recognizing that companionship and closeness require both quantity and quality time with each other. Through these efforts, deepen their connection, strengthen their bond of unity, and increase their desire for each other.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Grieving Worshipers

Heavenly Father,
Sundays are sacred. Yet, they can be especially hard for those still coping with the loss of a loved one. Church can sometimes serve as a source of grief or pain for those who are reminded of others who used to worship with them, but have now gone to heaven. “Their” spot in the pew or chair may be empty or occupied by someone else. The absence of their unique mannerisms or singing may cause sadness. The way(s) they served are now being carried out by others. While worship after the recent loss of loved ones can be a challenge, make it also a beautifully comforting reminder of why those who are grieving can be certain of where their loved one is. Let Easter hymns and Resurrection references from Scripture serve to ease the sense of loss and gradually replace it with the anticipation of rejoicing at the reunion in heaven. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Determination

Dedicated Savior,
Although you faced opposition and obstacles from both your enemies and those close to you during your life, nothing deterred you from carrying out your goal of securing our salvation. You were resolute. You were determined.

So often, we are not. When we encounter a challenge while trying to accomplish something, we get frustrated and give up. When the goal we set out to achieve is much harder to reach than we anticipated, we change our mind. The support we counted on suddenly isn’t there anymore, and we blame others for when we fail to see something through to the end. Give us your determination and resolve. Make us confident that you are able to reward our perseverance. Help us finish strong, grant us the satisfaction of getting things done, and let our efforts be a blessing to others. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.