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For the Privilege of Priesthood

God of Grace,
As a believer, I am included among those you refer to as “a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession” (1 Peter 2:9). Don’t ever allow me to take these images of grace for granted! As a member of your royal priesthood, I am reminded that I am in your kingdom – and not just a peasant, but considered royalty. What a beautiful reminder of the glory that awaits me in heaven and after you return, when I will fully enjoy the glorious riches of my inheritance forever. 

Until then, I have the distinct privilege of representing and serving you and others as a royal priest. While that responsibility was reserved only for a special class in the past, Jesus, our great High Priest, has opened up the priesthood to all believers by serving as our perfect sacrifice. By doing so, he makes our service and sacrifice to you holy as well. Keep me from taking my calling lightly, and lead me to embrace and faithfully carry out the service you have set aside for me to fulfill as your priestly representative. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Those Who Serve on Sundays Unnoticed

Heavenly Father,
Sundays are sacred. Many who serve on Sundays do so behind the scenes. Thank you for their willingness to give the gift of their time and talents in service to you and their congregations in various ways. Let them find a joyful reward in seeing how their service is a blessing to others. While they don’t serve for the recognition, prompt others to express their appreciation and to thank them regularly, so they feel valued. Use their service to build up others and to showcase the gospel as clearly and as beautifully as possible. Move them to always give their best, because you are worthy of nothing less. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Serve You with My Best

Light of the World,
This week of Epiphany, we reflect on the wise men who journeyed to worship the Savior. Their journey, coupled with their determination to track down their Savior, would have been remarkable enough to reflect how much they treasured their King. But they didn’t stop there. Instead, they arrived bearing the costliest of gifts. They gave their best for the Best.

Help me to do the same in my service and my gift-giving to you. Let my acts of service be willing, joyful, and generous. Let my gifts flow freely and full of faith. You were born to serve me with your life and death, then raised again to rule the whole universe for my good. Use this precious truth to move and motivate my whole-hearted, all-in service to you. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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To Bless All Christmas Worship This Week

Heavenly Father,
Sundays are sacred. Today and this week, you provide us with additional opportunities to gather in your house as we celebrate the Savior born to us. Fill your churches this week with saints and seekers, so that all may rejoice in the news of a Savior given to take away the sin of the world. Bless all of the final planning, preparation, and practice that goes into these special services, so that the good news may be clearly proclaimed, heard, understood, and believed. May worship everywhere magnify you, Lord, by keeping Christ at the center of all Christmas worship. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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Thank You for Worship

Heavenly Father,
Sundays are sacred. On this first day of Thanksgiving week, we are especially thankful for the blessing of worship, by which you dispense the riches of your grace. Where your Word is preached and your sacraments are administered, there you are placing your divine banquet before your people. Through it, let the Holy Spirit continue to kindle in believers old and new a genuine longing for and love of worship. Use worship to draw them more deeply into your Word and to strengthen their faith’s grip on your gracious promises. As believers grow in their appreciation for worship, lead them to be protective of their time in your house and encourage each other to do the same. The more they come to gather, equip them also to go, shining the light of their faith brightly, and eagerly speaking about what they have seen and heard. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Those Carrying Out the Church’s Work

Holy Spirit,
So many are needed to carry out the ministry of the church. You provide not only pastors and teachers to carry out that work, but also very capable and gifted individuals to oversee and coordinate the work. While some are paid for this work, most are not. Thank you for working in them the desire to use their gifts and time for this noble purpose. Make their service a blessing to fellow believers. Bring them joy and reward in carrying out their responsibilities faithfully. Use them to support others when necessary and to lead when called. Build up your kingdom through their efforts, and meet all of their spiritual needs so that they can carry out their work well. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Husbands to Prioritize Their Wives

Gracious Savior,
Marriage is one of the most tremendous blessings you have given to mankind. Yet we often and easily overlook it, take it for granted, or neglect it. When this happens, it’s not just the marriage relationship that suffers, but we are also missing out on a unique relationship which you established to lead us to a deeper understanding of our relationship with you.

Lead husbands to renew their devotion to their wives and to focus on developing their marriage relationship. Help them manage their days and schedules in a way that prioritizes their time with and attention to their wives. Grant grace to husbands to make them eager to meet the needs of their wives and to be willing to live sacrificially for them. Move them to have hearts of service that follow in Christ’s footsteps and put the needs of house and home before their own. Through all of this, richly bless not only wives, but husbands as well, as they continue striving to become more and more like you.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Our Veterans

Mighty God,
On this Veteran’s Day, thank you for all of the men and women throughout our nation’s history who have served in our military. Our brave veterans are the reason that our country has been able to secure and sustain the widespread freedoms we enjoy on a daily basis. They have made tremendous personal sacrifices not just to be able to serve, but also while serving. Regardless of personal opinions over past, present, or future wars, may we always be grateful for those who are willing to carry out their duty and put their lives on the line for this nation. May our veterans always feel appreciated and be well taken care of. Give strength and perseverance to our veterans’ families as well, and provide for their physical and emotional needs when their veterans are away being schooled, stationed, or deployed. Just as you provide veterans with the determination to serve, make us also determined to express our thanks to them for their service.  

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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Thanks for Those Serving on Sundays

Heavenly Father,
Sundays are sacred. While the pastor preaches and leads worship, and the musicians and instrumentalists are responsible for the music, thank you for everyone else who is involved in some capacity or another. Before any attenders arrive, set up and preparations are made, sometimes by a few; others times by many. Greeters and ushers help worshipers feel welcome and at-home. Those working in audio and video help ensure that the Word is communicated clearly, allowing those present or those at home to hear and see. Some use their gifts to provide care for children during worship. Others teach. Coffee and refreshments are prepared and served. Afterward, once the service is over and the worshipers have left, others take pride in tidying up and making the space presentable for ongoing ministry that occurs during the week. Thank you for those who serve in so many ways on Sunday, so that you can serve us with your Word and Sacrament. 

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen. 

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For Awareness to Serve Others

Servant Lord,
Whatever plans I have in mind for today, I submit them to you. When I order my days, I often do so from the viewpoint of what I want to do or need to do. Instead, lead me first to approach each day with consideration for what you would have me do. For you not only know what is best for me on a daily basis, but also how best to use me to bless others through me. Keep my eyes and my heart open every day for opportunities to set aside my own agenda when the needs of others become apparent, and give me a willing spirit to meet those needs however I can. Let me glorify you as I serve as your hands and feet to others.

In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.