Prayer of the Day
Stir up our hearts, Lord God, to prepare the way of your only Son. By his coming strengthen us to serve you with purified lives; through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Colossians 3:12-17
12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity.
15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. 17 And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.
Consider how you might do an ordinary activity today, "in the name of Jesus."
Lord Jesus, you will come with great power,
- look on our lowliness and make us worthy of your gifts.
You came to be the good news for mankind,
- may we always proclaim your saving work.
You are worthy of praises, for you have life and rule all
things,
- help us to wait in joyful hope for the coming of your
glory.
We long for the grace of your coming,
- console us with the gift of your own divine life.
Amen
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