 Gracious Lord, heavenly Father, on this day the minds of men are turned in memory to those who have laid down their lives in defense of our country. We indeed owe a debt of gratitude to them who gave their all that we as a nation may continue our way of life. Grant that we worthily carry on where they have left off that our country may enjoy for generations to come peace and liberty and freedom. May we honor them by bringing the tribute of a ready heart, an obedient life, a worthy citizenship, to our country. Guide the counsels of government. Strengthen the bonds of true loyalty. Let the ideals of liberty and peace prevail. Above all, grant that we, Thy children by faith in Christ, find a field of service in which we, as salt and leaven, uphold righteousness, order, and peace. In Jesus’ name I ask it. Amen.
Taken from The Lutheran Book of Prayer, 1951
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 O Thou mighty Lord, whose Son died on the Cross to redeem all the children of men, those who are near and those who are far off. I pray Thee to look with compassion upon the millions of my fellow men who are still sitting in the darkness and shadow of death, with immortal souls still lost, dead in trespasses and sin. Blinded they cannot find Thee. Dead, they cannot rise to newness of life. Grant that the missionaries may reach them with the message of the Cross that they may believe and live.
Wherever consecrated men and women are engaged in the blessed task of bringing the Gospel to the heathen, do Thou give success to their labors. Open the hearts of many to receive the saving Word of reconciliation. Establish Thy Church in the midst of the enemies, and let the fruits of true righteousness abound. Give Thy protection to all our missionaries abroad, and ward off all persecution. Keep them healthy and strong in body and mind. Give them the grace to be patient and faithful, and finally receive them and those whom they lead to Christ into the glory of heaven. I ask it in his name. Amen. Taken from The Lutheran Book of Prayer, 1951  In sincere gratitude, O Lord, we bow our heads and hearts to worship Thee and give thanks to Thee for all the mercies Thou hast shown to us this day. Thou has protected each and every one and brought us into our family circle healthy in body and mind. To Thee, the eternal Keeper of our lives, we come to acknowledge Thy goodness and love. Continue to bless this home, and hold each one of us in the hollow of Thy hand.
Forgive us all our sins. Fill our hearts with a love for Thee and for one another, that peace and harmony may continue to fill this household. Let no place be dearer to us than our Christian home, and let Thy Word dwell in our midst. Protect us all and grant that none of us err or stray from Thee or do anything to disgrace our family before Thee or the world. Keep us faithful to Thy Gospel and true to one another, and finally let us all reach the eternal home of all Thy children. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen. from the Lutheran Book of Prayer, 1951  Faithful and gracious Lord, Thou has granted us the joy of beholding our son confess his faith in Thee, the only true God, Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. We beseech Thee to keep him faithful to Thee all the days of his life.
O Lord, we, too, dedicate our lives again to Thee and ask Thee to give us strength and grace to live closer to Thee, who has so graciously been with us throughout these many years. We confess that we have not always served Thee as we ought; forgive us and grant that we may walk daily in Thy presence as an example of Christian devotion and consecrated living to our son. Preserve and keep us in Thy grace, and make our home Thy dwelling place, where Thy Word governs our every thought, word, and deed. O Lord, let this be a day of rejoicing to all who confess Thee. We ask this is Jesus’ name. Amen. Taken from The Lutheran Book of Prayer, 1951 |
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