Grace From Heaven: Prayers of the Reformation

MAY YOUR KINGDOM COME IN OUR LIVES Lord, life on this world is a kingdom of sin and wickedness, under one lord, the evil spirit. But your kingdom is a kingdom of every grace and virtue under one Lord, Jesus Christ your dear Son—the source of every grace and virtue. So help us, dear Father, and be gracious to us. Above all things, grant us a true an

TO THE GOD WHO IS BEYOND COMPREHENDING Up with our hearts—we lift them up to you, Lord. It is right, fitting, and due in all things, for all things, at all times, in all places, by all means, in every season, everywhere, every way, to mention you, to worship and praise you, to bless you and sing to you, to give thanks to you, and to confess our sin

GIVE US OUR TRUE DAILY BREAD

TEACH US TO KEEP YOUR NAME HOLY

PROTECT YOUR TRUTH IN THIS TROUBLED TIME

Lord, you are the inventor and maker of all things, the giver of gifts in your abundant generosity. You give to each of us more than we deserve—enough to each person. So we have no cause for resentment or envy. Grant that we would not envy, but remain quietly content. Help us to be thankful for what we receive, and never to murmur against the way y

Dear Father, give me the gift of sobermindedness and temperance in lifestyle, and grant the same to those whom you would like me to lift up in prayer. And in contrast to those times past when I used my tongue and my whole self for evil, dear Lord, let me now use them well, in a godly and modest way. Sanctify and set me apart in body and soul, dear

FORGIVE US OUR DEBTS, AND REMOVE OUR HEAVY BURDENS

WE NEED YOUR FORGIVENESS (PRAYERS OF CONFESSION AND REPENTANCE) Remove the flood of wicked thoughts ∙ Pluck us out of the pit ∙ How have I taken your name in vain? ∙ Set me apart, Lord ∙ We are so sleepy ∙ From heaviness to joy ∙ A prayer of remorse for the nation ∙ I need your remedy ∙ Will you forget me forever? ∙ Let me dwell in your mansion, Lo