Wednesday’s Verse:
From John 15:13 (ESV)
“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.”
Today we remember our veterans. We should be thankful to God for the men and women who have served our country in the military. Some have served in times of peace, and some have served in times of war. They have all experienced different types of injuries. Some have made it home, and others have not.
They helped us gain and defend our freedom. We can thank God for them and their desire to help their fellow man.
Jesus told us that no one has greater love than to give their life for someone. We have many in our society who show that type of love. But Jesus gave His life for us sinners. We were all sinners and deserved to die, but He paid that price for us.
By Jesus dying and rising from the dead, He defeated sin and death and brought peace with God. No country or government can do that for us.
We as Christians should be thankful for our veterans who have served. We pray that God will bring peace to the world.
But we should be thankful for Jesus, who has given us eternal freedom.
Today’s Prayers
Lord God, we are thankful for our men and women who have served our country. Please bless our veterans. Help those who have suffered and those who have memories of war. Lead our governments to be just and peaceful. Most importantly, keep our eyes on Jesus, who died for us so that we can be with You forever. Amen.
Apostles’ Creed:
I believe in God, the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.
And in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried. He descended into hell. The third day He rose again from the dead. He ascended into heaven and sits at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. From thence He will come to judge the living and the dead.
I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Christian Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
The Lord’s Prayer:
Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven; give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever and ever. Amen.
Luther’s Morning Prayer:
I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands, I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.
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