Category Archives: Prayers

Almighty God, our heavenly Father, we give you thanks and praise that you have again fulfilled your gracious promise, that while the earth remains, seed-time and harvest will not fail. We bless you for the kindly fruits of the earth … Continue reading →

‎”Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers and privileges: Guide the people of the United States in the election of officials and representatives; that by faithful administration and wise laws, the rights of all may be … Continue reading →

A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, but a just weight is his delight. (Proverbs 11:1 ESV) Almighty and everlasting God, creator of heaven and earth, who sees into the secret places of our hearts: make us aware … Continue reading →

Note: Last evening we celebrated our Fifth Wine Tasting Party. This is a variation of my prayer from 2010. Most merciful God, we celebrate with great delight your good gifts this evening. We delight in this community of saints; for … Continue reading →

By Peter Leithart Father, You are light, and You dwell in the unapproachable, eternal light of Your Son and Spirit.  In You is no darkness or shifting shadow. On the first day, You made light shine in the midst of … Continue reading →

Psalm 100 Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his … Continue reading →

Most Merciful God, these tragedies remind us that we live in a fallen world. But this fallen world is bound to Your Sovereign will. Even in these times of deep chaos, You are the God of comfort. Sustain the brothers … Continue reading →

With Governor Perry’s call for prayer in Texas, I am reminded of Calvin’s observations in Psalm 148: …however parched the earth may be by long continued heat, God can promptly send rain which will remove the drought at his pleasure. It … Continue reading →

God of all mercy, we confess that we have sinned against you, opposing your will in our lives. We have denied your goodness in each other, in ourselves, and in the world you have created. We repent of the evil … Continue reading →

The reproach: My people, What have I done to you? How have I offended you? Answer me! I led you out of Egypt; but you led your Savior to the Cross. For forty years I led you safely through the … Continue reading →

O God, make speed to save us. O Lord, make haste to help us.Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be for ever. Amen. … Continue reading →

A prayer for the massacre in Rio: Most merciful God, You ordain all things. No act is hidden from You, yet You are the God of all that is good, right, and beautiful. Grant your abundant mercy upon those who … Continue reading →

Almighty God, your Son revealed in signs and wonders the greatness of your saving love; renew your people with your heavenly grace, and in all our weakness sustain us by your mighty power; through Jesus Christ our Lord who is … Continue reading →

Most merciful God, we celebrate with great delight your good gifts this evening. We delight in this community of saints; for the righteous saints gathered here who like Joseph love your law and seek to live under your righteous rule. … Continue reading →