Order of Daily Prayer for Individuals and Families
[Jesus said,]”My grace is sufficient for you, My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
1 Corinthians 12:9
Psalms for the Day:
Morning: Psalm 80
Evening: Psalm 81
Catechetical Instruction: Of Civil Government
Scripture Readings
Bible Stories for the Family: Jesus is Revealed in the Breaking of the Bread-Luke 24:28-35
Additional Reading: 1 Peter 1:22-2:3
Theme for Daily Prayer:
For the church and her pastors; for teachers, deaconesses, and other church workers, for missionaries and for all who serve the Church; for fruitful and salutary use of the blessed Sacrament of Christ’s body and blood.
Prayer for our Government: Eternal Lord, ruler of all, graciously regard those who have been set in positions of authority among us that, guided by Your Spirit, they may be high in purpose, wise in counsel, firm in good resolution, and unwavering in duty, that under them we may be governed quietly and peaceably; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
Hymn of the Week:
Lutheran Service Book O Sons and Daughters of the King LSB 470
No longer Thomas then denied;
He saw the feet, the hands, the side;
“You are My Lord and God!” he cried.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!How blest are they who have not seen
LSB 470, vv. 7-8
And yet whose faith has constant been,
For they eternal life shall win.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!