Lord God heavenly Father, we call upon You in the name of Jesus Christ, remembering and giving thanks for the wondrous works You have done, seeking Your strength and presence:
Empower the witness of Your people so that we would courageously tell of Your wondrous works and make known Your deeds among the people. We ask You to prosper the work of all missionaries, especially Pastor Haugen’s work in New Guinea and Pastor May in Africa so that people everywhere could come to a knowledge of the truth and be saved.
Grant us courage to put You first in every moment and circumstance and relationship. Help us to always say: We must obey God rather than men. As You have exalted Your Son Jesus to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sin, grant the same to our own nation, leaders, and people. Send a spiritual renewal upon our nation that we might put away our besetting sins and confess You as Lord.
We give You thanks that You have caused us to be born again to a living hope through the power of Your Word. Help us to live as Your children during our earthly lives until that day we receive the inheritance You have kept in heaven for us.
Give aid to those who are grieved by various trials. Comfort those who mourn; provide for those who are in any need; strengthen those who are persecuted; and heal those are ill, especially Madeline. Let hard times refine our faith so that it brings You praise, glory, and honor at the coming of Jesus Christ.
When we have doubts in our life of faith, direct us continually to Your Son Jesus Christ who speaks to us in the Bible and makes himself present to us in Holy Communion. Give us a renewed commitment to worship You as You deserve and receive Your gifts so that we may that believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God and have life in his name.
Whatever else You see that we need; whatever gives glory to You and serves our neighbor; grant to us dear Father in heaven for we ask all things in the name of Jesus. Amen.
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