Grace From Heaven

Prayers

of the

Reformation

Robert Elmer, Editor

Grace from Heaven: Prayers of the Reformation

Prayers of the Church, edited by Robert Elmer

Copyright 2024 Robert Elmer

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Print ISBN 9781683597407

Digital ISBN 9781683597414

Library of Congress Control Number 2023938809

Series Editor: Robert Elmer

Lexham Editorial: Elliot Ritzema

Cover Design: Jim LePage

Faith is a living, daring confidence in God’s grace.

Martin Luther

(1483–1546)

Contents

Introduction

List of Authors

The Prayers

Alive in Your Grace (Prayers of Praise)

Looking to the sky, we praise your name ∙ Jesus, your name is sweet ∙ Teach us in the school of praise ∙ To the God who is beyond comprehending ∙ Your name is great ∙ Joining in the concert of praise ∙ I pass all things to you ∙ No sweeter name ∙ Let our hearts pursue you, Lord Christ ∙ Light up my life, Lord ∙ No other name comes close!

We See Your Goodness (Prayers of Recognition and Thanks)

Holy Spirit, come! ∙ May we not misuse your gifts ∙ Thank you for the blessings of relationships ∙ You only give us what we need ∙ May your Spirit be present as we meet ∙ Thank you for your gifts of grace ∙ Help me pray with my whole heart ∙ Thanksgiving in a time of persecution ∙ I thank you, more than I can say ∙ You crown the year with your goodness ∙ Thanks for the gift of baptism

We Proclaim Your Truth (Prayers of Affirmation)

I believe! ∙ I believe in repentance ∙ I lift up my soul ∙ Keep me in faith until my end ∙ I believe the Holy Spirit is in me ∙ I believe all is not lost ∙ I believe in Jesus Christ ∙ I would rather be in trouble than without you ∙ I believe you ransomed me by your cross ∙ I believe in eternal life ∙ I am in trouble—and I trust in you ∙ I believe you hear from heaven ∙ Plant the seed that brings lifetime fruit ∙ I believe you are coming again ∙ I believe in the resurrection ∙ I believe in the Holy Spirit ∙ I believe you conquered death

We Bow before You (Prayers of Dedication)

We are loaded with failings, but you invite us to yourself ∙ Keep us working for your glory until the end ∙ The world’s disapproval does not matter ∙ We want less of us, more of you ∙ Give us a spirit to wear your yoke ∙ Help us stay pure as husband and wife ∙ Transform my tongue into something new ∙ For your sake, Lord, transform me ∙ May we eat for your glory ∙ Fill this empty vessel ∙ Rip out the worst ∙ replace it with the best ∙ Let your Spirit possess my heart ∙ You have chosen us as priests ∙ Keep us hurrying down the path ∙ Lord, ...