Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023 – Merciful God, even though in our human nature and weakness we continue to want and even demand more, You supply us with all we NEED to sustain us for this life and the next. We are anxious, and yet, through Your Son You let us know that we are living… Continue reading 90 days of prayer: Day 17
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90 days of prayer: Day 16
Monday, Sept. 18, 2023 – Dear Father, You sustained the prophet Elijah in the wilderness with gifts from the ravens and then with gifts provided by You through the widow and her son. You continue to give through Your means gifts that sustain us. We pray that we too, can share what is ours to the glory… Continue reading 90 days of prayer: Day 16
Christ’s faithfulness frees believers from anxiety
The sainted Matthew, a former tax collector, is the one whose writings and life set this week’s sanctification themes. Those were given to the Church long ago in order to help center us this week on Christ Jesus. They serve to make this a St. Matthew week in the Church.
What that means is that not only is today’s Gospel reading publicly proclaimed from his inspired work, so will be Wednesday’s. The mid-week celebration will, we can be confident, reveal Jesus’ concern for those who hear His Word, confess their sins, and follow Him. It will again reveal that, no matter how great the sin a sinner has committed, by God’s grace, through His Word, such a one can be turned from sin and be freed to live new life by following Christ Jesus. …For more, click on the title above.
90 days of prayer: Day 15
The 15th week after Trinity Anxious bondage vs. confident trust Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023 – O Lord God, most gracious and giving Savior, today, and every Lord’s Day You show us the truth of unconditional giving. As you have given us Your Son to die and rise again for our sake, allow us to be… Continue reading 90 days of prayer: Day 15
90 days of prayer: Day 14
Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023 – Lord God, heavenly Father, You have provided many examples of generosity in your Word. When King David asked the Israelites to provide gifts for the building of a Temple in Jerusalem, the people responded with such exuberance that he had to tell them to stop giving as they had exceeded… Continue reading 90 days of prayer: Day 14
90 days of prayer: Day 13
Friday, Sept. 15, 2023 – Lord God, heavenly Father, we know that Your will for us is to walk by the Spirit, and not gratify the desires of our flesh. We pray that our lives would exhibit the fruit of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. May these be evident… Continue reading 90 days of prayer: Day 13
90 days of prayer: Day 12
Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, Holy Cross Day– Lord God, heavenly Father, You provided an example of sacrificial love that can never be equaled when You sent Your only-begotten Son to earth to atone for the sins of the whole world through His suffering and death on the cross. We beseech You to soften our hearts,… Continue reading 90 days of prayer: Day 12
90 days of prayer: Day 11
Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023 – Lord God, heavenly Father, who desires all men, women, and children to hear the Word of God, to be saved through the atoning sacrifice of Your Son, and to spend eternity with You in a new heaven and a new earth: we beseech You to help us provide improved accommodations… Continue reading 90 days of prayer: Day 11
90 days of prayer: Day 10
Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023 – Lord God, heavenly Father, Who controls the destiny of nations and of men, and abounds in love for those who acknowledge You as Creator, Redeemer, and Sanctifier: we beseech You to grant favorable economic conditions when it is time to build new worship and support facilities at Catalina Lutheran Church.… Continue reading 90 days of prayer: Day 10
90 days of prayer: Day 9
Monday, Sept. 11, 2023, Patriot’s Day – Lord God, heavenly Father, Who graciously provides for all of our earthly needs, both spiritual and temporal, and has granted us an abundant life in Your Son, Jesus Christ: we beseech You to give us hearts filled with gratitude for the many blessings You have bestowed upon us… Continue reading 90 days of prayer: Day 9