Luke
1:78-79 The first stanza of Sunday’s hymn of the day, O Christ, Our True and Only Light (LSB
839), asks the Savior to enlighten those who sit in night. There are many today
missing from the Father’s table because they sit in ignorance. They know
nothing of the saving work of Jesus Christ. While there are obstacles to
ministry, there are tremendous opportunities to witness in the midst of our
nation’s heartland. As the Lord gives us opportunity may we “gossip the Gospel” that souls may be won
and the kingdom expanded.
1 O Christ, our true and only light,
Enlighten those who sit in night;
Let those afar now hear Your voice
And in Your fold with us rejoice.
Enlighten those who sit in night;
Let those afar now hear Your voice
And in Your fold with us rejoice.
Prayer for our country: Almighty God, You have given us this
good land as our heritage. Grant that we remember Your generosity and
constantly do Your will. Bless our land with honest industry, truthful
education, and an honorable way of life. Save us from violence, discord, and
confusion, from pride and arrogance, and from every evil course of action. Make
us who come from many nations with many different languages a untied people. Defend
our liberties, and give those whom we have entrusted with the authority of
government the spirit of wisdom that they may be justice and peace in our land.
When times are prosperous, let our hearts be thankful. In troubled times do not
let our trust in You fail; through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen [2]
–July 3, 2021
[1] Lift High the Cross copyright © Ed Riojas, Higher Things
[2] A prayer for our country, Lutheran Service Book © 2006 Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis
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