Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Baptism of Our Lord – January 12, 2025
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Prayer of the Day
Historical Collect 
Heavenly Father, in Jesus’ baptism you declared him to be your beloved Son and set him apart as your agent of grace for your creation. May we who are baptized into his life also be sent as agents of grace in your world; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit. Amen. 
Thematic Collect 
Heavenly Father, bring to your children, born of water and the Spirit, that righteousness which can only come through your Son, Jesus. Having been overwhelmed by grace help us to see ourselves and others as beloved ones created in your image; through Jesus Christ, our Lord.  Amen.
Prayers of the Church
For Discipline & Repentance
Heavenly Father, we know that you discipline those you love and guide sinners in doing what is right. Take away our selfish will so that we might live according to your divine will. Open our ears to hear you speaking to us, so that we would repent from seeking our own ways, and turn to you for forgiveness and mercy.  Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
For the Baptized
Lord God, you call us by name and make us your own in the waters of Baptism. Strengthen all those who are newly baptized, those who have affirmed their baptism, and those whose baptismal anniversary is this week. Give to them and to all the baptized the grace to trust in the resurrection of Christ, and through believing to have life in his name. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Protect From Winter Weather
Holy God, you are the source of all care and protection. Watch over those who work outside in the harsh weather. Keep all those safe whose work involves serving the public. Let your holy hand guide their paths each day.  Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer. 
For the Grieving and Despairing 
Keep us ever mindful of those around us who are grieving or despairing as they pass through the waters and walk through the fires of life. Remind us of your faithfulness and love for us whom you call daughters and sons, especially those we name to you now … .] Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.