Grace – Reflections from the Pew

Prayer from Scripture, Isaiah 33:2

Lord, be gracious to me as I long for You. Be my strength in the morning and my salvation in times of distress. I am Yours and… Read more “Prayer from Scripture, Isaiah 33:2”

We have been saved by the grace of God, our loving Father. In this, we cannot boast but be only grateful. May we fulfill His will, being… Read more “Prayer from Scripture, Ephesians 2:8-10”

My Lord Jesus, you are the fulfillment of every promise of God. You have offered us the fullness of grace upon grace, augmenting with truth and bringing… Read more “Prayer for the fullness of grace based on John 1:16-18”

My Lord God, my heart has turned from You, Whom I should love above all else. May I turn back to You. May I seek You with… Read more “Prayer for a turn toward God based on Baruch 4:28-29”

May I approach God’s grace with all confidence in the promises of Jesus Christ. And may doing so, I receive all mercy and grace and help in… Read more “Prayer for confidence as I approach God’s grace based on Hebrews 4:16”

My Lord, you have given me a model to follow, so that as you have done for me, I must do for others. Grant me the grace… Read more “Prayer for grace to follow Christ’s example based on John 13:15”

From his fullness we have all received, grace in place of grace.
-John 1:16

Lord, you humbly became man, tempted by the world as am I, but you remained without sin. May I draw near to the throne of your grace… Read more “Prayer for Confidence in Faith based on Hebrews 4:15-16”

My Lord, through Your Son, You have chosen to sympathize with my weakness. I will draw near with confidence, then, to Your throne of grace, so that… Read more “Prayer for confidence in God’s mercy and grace based on Hebrews 4:15-16”

Readings for February 10, 2019 Isaiah 6:1-8 Psalm 138 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Luke 5:1-11 http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/ This week’s readings feature three pillars of the faith who had dramatic… Read more “Believing God over everything — even insecurities”