Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Reformation Sunday – October 27, 2024
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Prayer of the Day
Historical Collect
O Lord God, heavenly Father, pour out your Holy Spirit upon your faithful people. Keep them steadfast in your grace and truth, protect and comfort them in all temptation, defend them against all enemies of your Word, and bestow upon the Church your saving peace; through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Saxony, Duke Henry)
Thematic Collect
Sovereign God, we pray for the Holy Spirit to continue to reform the church of Christ.  Keep it in the true faith, restore, correct, and inspire its teachings, and embolden it to bear witness to the life-giving message of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever.  Amen.

Prayers of the Church
For Trust in the Word
O God, our mighty fortress, grant to your church in every place an unwavering trust in the great heritage of your Word. By your Holy Spirit, empower us to boldly and with great joy proclaim the saving work of your redemption accomplished through the cross of Christ. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Ongoing Reformation
Renewing and steadfast God, we give thanks on Reformation Sunday that your holy Word continues its work among us. We pray that the Holy Spirit would continue to renew and reform your Church always, drawing us back to your Word when we have wandered from the truth.  Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Bold Witness in the World
God our ever-present help, our rock and our salvation, deepen our faith in your promise of salvation. May your grace have free reign among us that we might be emboldened to witness to your saving grace in our homes, our communities, and to all nations.  Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Protection and Comfort
God you are our shield and our strength. Be our protector in all the uncertainty and tragedy of life. Pour out your healing upon all who are sick or suffering [particularly …]. Keep us mindful that no evil can win the day for through the cross of your dear Son, Jesus, the kingdom is ours forever. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.