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To Be More Respectful of Others

Humble Savior,
Teach us to respect others. As our society continues to encourage and celebrate individualism and the importance of being true to oneself, the collective good often suffers. A me-centric worldview doesn’t see the need or value of respecting others. So it shouldn’t surprise us to see children disrespect their parents. We don’t respect the opposite sex. We don’t respect those in uniform dedicated to protecting and serving. We don’t respect the government or those in authority. We don’t respect the elderly, but often treat them as an inconvenience or a burden. Respect and self-centeredness can’t coexist. 

So humble us. Forgive our selfish tendencies. Restore respect to our society, starting with me. Lead me to speak well of others and give honor where it is due. Give me Jesus’ heart and attitude, seeking to put others first, assuming the best of them, and humbly elevating the greater good above my own self-serving interests.  

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For New Believers

Holy Spirit,
We rejoice along with the angels in heaven every time a soul is snatched from the darkness of unbelief and brought into the wonderful light of salvation through faith in Jesus! Thank you for the gift of faith that you plant in the hearts of believers through your Word. Continue to nurture the faith of new believers so that the roots of their faith run deep. We know how tirelessly the evil one schemes to attack new believers and cause as much damage as possible to uproot their faith. Protect them with the armor of God. Lead them into the safety and solidarity of a local church that upholds your Word as its greatest treasure and faithfully adheres to it. Surround new Christians with mature brothers and sisters in Christ who seek to actively disciple them. Mature them in their faith so that they are equipped to glorify you in all that they do, and include them in the church’s disciple-making mission so that they can experience first-hand the joy of being used by you to be a part of seeing other souls saved.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Believers to Live in the Joy of Salvation

Spirit of Joy,
You alone know the complete number of Christians in the world at any given moment, for you alone know the heart and whether or not saving faith in the Son is present. Regardless of that number, though, we know from personal experience that the joy of our salvation can so easily become buried by burdens or overshadowed by strife. We must also confess that we even allow salvation’s song to be muted by the mundane routines and responsibilities of daily living. Cleanse and renew us from all indifference to the gift of your saving work on our behalf, and make our hearts glad with the certainty of our salvation. Regardless of our day-to-day circumstances or happenings, let our delight be evident to all, so that others may be drawn to your salvation because of our elation.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Wonderful Variety in Worship

Heavenly Father,
Sundays are sacred. Sundays are for worship. Thank you for the rich variety in worship that you have blessed your Church with for as long as your people have gathered. Never before have Christians had so many resources available to them to incorporate into worship. So many cultures have so much to offer your Church as she worships. Different seasons of the church year invite different themes and moods appropriate for their unique focus. These are reflected in diverse Scripture readings, hymnody, and artistic expression. Tradition and history anchor us to the past, while new and contemporary can provide fresh ways to connect us to the present. Each has its place, provided your Son and his work are central. Grant us patience and discernment as we utilize technology, old and new, always seeking to ensure that you are not lost in the novelty or demeaned by mediocrity. You deserve our best, having served us with your best, so let us use our finest gifts, abilities, and resources to magnify you every time we worship. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Know When to Show Up for Others

Lord God,
As a believer, I recognize the importance of social events and gatherings that provide opportunities to make new connections with others and strengthen existing relationships. This is not only valuable within the body of Christ, but also essential for those outside the Church – so that through believers, they may come to know their Savior and, Lord-willing, come to faith in him. I often struggle with being at peace over when to show up on such occasions and when it is acceptable to sit them out. Sometimes I attend out of a sense of obligation or guilt; other times I feel guilty for not attending and staying home.

Help me sort through the motivations of my heart in such situations. Free me from the burden of guilt that isn’t mine to carry. On the other hand, when I am being selfish or uncaring about others, expose that in me so that I see it and am aware of it. When pride and false assurance compel me to show up because I convince myself that you need someone like me to carry out the relational work that could arise in certain scenarios, let me know it. Guide me to maintain a healthy balance in discerning when it is good and right to attend such social situations, and when it is perfectly OK not to, so that my decisions and management of your gift of time honor you.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Christian Schools

Lord God,
Thank you for the blessing of Christian schools, where students receive so much more than just an exceptional education; they flourish in faith. Through their Christian education, they learn and discover through the lens of faith, seeing the abundance of your goodness all around them. In addition to being prepared to thrive in the workplace and be solid citizens in their community, students grow emotionally and spiritually, finding their identity and purpose in you and your Word. They don’t simply learn lists of how to be better people, but are actually changed by the good news of you being the best for them, and sacrificially giving yourself in death so that they might live – here and eternally.

With that security and faith-fueled confidence, they are well-prepared to navigate the uncertainty of life, bear up under suffering, and find genuine joy in loving you by serving their neighbor. Thank you for those who teach selflessly in Christian schools, for those who support them financially and prayerfully, and for all who entrust their children to Christian schools as partners in providing the best possible education anyone can receive: one rooted in you.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Jesus’ Ascension

Ascended Savior,
On this day of Ascension, forty days after we celebrated your resurrection from the dead on Easter Sunday, we remember and rejoice that you returned to your heavenly throne. You did not abandon your Church, but rather returned to rule over all things on her behalf. You oversee world events so that disaster and catastrophe must bend to your will to serve the good of your people. You utilize even the persecution of your people to build your Church into a magnificent temple of living stones, with you yourself as the Living Cornerstone. From your seat in heaven, you direct and govern the affairs of your Church, using her to bless and save many in this fallen and lost world. Keep the body of the Church faithful to you, its Head, by standing with steadfast hearts and ironclad wills on your Word that endures forever.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For the Courage to Correct When Necessary

Spirit of Truth,
Give me the courage to speak up to brothers in the faith who need to be called out or rebuked for one reason or another. Whether they are stuck in sin, settling for worldly satisfactions, or lacking the desire or discipline to pursue you more deeply and faithfully, make me bold to speak up. When I am ready to say something, ensure that my heart and my attitude are grounded in pure motives and a longing for what is best for my brother(s). Break down any barriers that would hinder others from listening to correction, and use these challenging situations to foster healthy spiritual growth all around. And, when others have the courage to correct or admonish me when I need it, quiet my own stubborn spirit so that I receive it properly and take it to heart. Cause me to be grateful that you have placed godly, mature Christian men in my life who care enough to correct me.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For the Security of My Salvation

Friend of Sinners,
You are the best thing that has ever happened to me. I have no greater treasure than you and the flood of blessings you have consistently lavished on me. I am grounded in the confidence that I am yours and that my eternity will be spent in your presence, all thanks to the perfect work of your life, death, and resurrection. My salvation is sure and certain! Leave these truths imprinted on my heart, so that my days are marked with joy and peace. Allow the reality of my future inheritance to carry me through every present impediment or inconvenience. Let the confidence of my permanent home in heaven spur me on to make the most of my temporary home and time here on earth.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Christ to Be Exalted Through Places of Worship

Heavenly Father,
Sundays are sacred. When believers gather in church for worship, they experience so much that points to Jesus. The means of grace – the gospel in Word and the sacraments of Holy Communion and Baptism – will always remain front and center. But do not let the richness of liturgical worship or the design and details of the worship space be lost on worshippers, either. Bible stories stained in glass help us fix our thoughts on Jesus. The placement of the baptismal font reassures us that we belong to your family through baptism. The cross and the altar lead us to recall your precious sacrifice for our sins. Christian symbols on display help cement Christian doctrine and teaching. May churches always give thought to the rich variety of ways Christ is proclaimed, and may worshippers always be edified and drawn closer to their Savior through them.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.