Order of Daily Prayer for Individuals and Families
Bible Verse for the Week:
[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 75; Psalm 76
Evening: Psalm 77
Catechetical Instruction: Of Civil Government
Scripture Readings
Bible Stories for the Family: Jesus’ Resurrection-Matthew 28:1-15
Additional Reading: 1 Peter 1:1-12
Theme for Daily Prayer: For deliverance against temptation and evil; for the addicted and despairing, the tortured and oppressed; for those struggling with sin.
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
O sons and daughters of the King,
Whom heav’nly hosts in glory sing,
Today the grave has lost its sting!
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!That Easter morn at break of day,
The faithful women went their way
To seek the tomb where Jesus lay.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!An angel clad in white they see,
LSB 470 vv. 1-3
Who sits and speaks unto the three,
“Your Lord will go to Galilee.”
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia!