Prayers of Martin Luther 49
The Psalm, or...
Lead me to the rock that is higher than I.^172The Word of God
Set reading
I believe that God has created me and all that exists; that he has given
and still preserves my body and soul, with all my limbs and senses,
my reason and all the faculties of my mind, together with my clothes,
food, home and family and all my property; that he provides me
richly and daily with all I need to live; and all this he does out of pure,
fatherly, divine goodness and mercy, without any merit or worthiness
in me. For all this I am duty-bound to thank, praise, serve and obey
Him. This is most certainly true.^173
Prayer
Free prayer, or...
Dear Lord God, forgive those who have harmed or wronged me...
.. ., as I forgive them from my heart. Keep them from the harm they
bring on themselves by their actions. Draw them by your love to find
peace as redeemed and joyful with your people. Amen.^174
Conclusion
Thank You, Lord God, heavenly Father, for all your gifts and benefits,
through Jesus Christ our Lord who lives and reigns with you and the
Holy Spirit for ever. Amen.^175