Pentecost
Holy Spirit, who on that first Pentecost established the Christian Church by Your outpouring upon the disciples in Jerusalem, I thank You that through Word and Sacrament You have continued Your Church through the ages and preserved the fellowship of the faithful throughout the years. Grant me so firm a faith in the Redeemer and so steadfast a faithfulness in Your means of grace, that through our generation You might build Your Church among the children of men.
Protect us from all falsehood and error. Heal all controversy, dissension, and schism, and foster God-pleasing unity among all Christian people. Grant to me the grace to be loyal to Your Word, resisting all efforts to set aside Your revealed truth. Remove the indifference of our hearts, and make for Yourself zealous workers for Your Church, that many souls may be added to Christ's kingdom through our confession.
Give to both the young and the old Your grace, that through our words and deeds we may faithfully bear witness to the Lover of our souls, and on His account, the glorious hope that lives within us, in Jesus' name.
Amen.
The Lord's Prayer
Our Father, who art in Heaven, hallowed by Thy name,
Thy Kingdom come,
Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread;
and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from the evil one.
For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen
Let each day begin with prayer,
Praise, and adoration.
On the Lord cast ev'ry care,
He is your salvation.
Morning, evening, and at night
Jesus will be near you,
Save you from the tempter's might,
With His presence cheer you.
My loved ones, rest securely,
For God this night will surely
From peril guard your heads.
Sweet slumbers may He send you
And bid His hosts attend you
And through the night watch o'er your beds.
Luther's Table Prayer
Asking A Blessing
The eyes of all look to You, O Lord, and you give them their food at the proper time. You open Your hand and satisfy the desires of every living thing. (Psalm 145:15-16)
Lord God, heavenly Father, bless us and these gifts which we receive from Your bountiful goodness, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Luther's Table Prayer
Returning Thanks
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His love endures forever. He gives food to every creature. He provides food for the cattle and for the young ravens when they call. His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse, nor His delight in the legs of a man; the Lord delights in those who fear Him, who put their hope in His unfailing love. (Psalm 136:1, 25; 147:9-11)
We thank you, Lord God, heavenly Father, for all your benefits, through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen.