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July 5
Gracious and mighty God, You bring liberty to the captives through the
redemptive work of Christ Jesus. Receive our thanks for the freedom that is ours in Him. Send us Your Holy Spirit that we may proclaim Your salvation boldly in words and in actions. As we give thanks for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, direct the United States of America to Christ Jesus, the author and perfector of our faith and move us, by Your Spirit, to live godly lives to the praise of Your
glory in grateful response to Your amazing grace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
July 12
Almighty and merciful Lord, You call people to Your service. Guide the Set Apart to Serve initiative and cause more people to consider full time vocations of service in the Church. Receive our thanks for The Rev. Dr. David Elseroad as we celebrate his fiftieth year as a Pastor this weekend. Uphold Trinity Lutheran Church and School in Hawthorne where he serves so that they may proclaim the changeless Christ to a changing world. We ask this in the Name of Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and
reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
July 19
Lord of the Church, You continue to bestow great and abundant blessings upon Your people. Guide the work of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod that is assembled in convention in Pheonix, Arizona this weekend with the theme, “Christ is risen, indeed.” Cause the joy of the resurrection of Christ to fill the hearts of the delegates from the Atlantic District and all who are assembled there. Guide them by Your Spirit to do those things that are good for the sake of the Kingdom. Hear our prayers as You reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
July 26
Merciful and gracious Lord, You provide for Your flock. Receive our prayers for congregations with pastoral vacancies. Give them courage to remain diligent in this time of transition. Strengthen them with Your gifts. Direct their hearts and eyes to You. Guide Call Committees and pastors who are considering Divine Calls. Give patience and endurance as You know the plans You have for us, to give us a hope and a future. Hear the cries of Your children who offer their petitions to You—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
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