Main Thought:
This prayer recalls some of God’s great gifts: love, shade, food, drink, life, and light. None of these great things come from us, but only from our Father in heaven.
Psalm 36:7-12
How precious is your steadfast love, O God!
The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings.
They feast on the abundance of your house,
and you give them drink from the river of your delights.
For with you is the fountain of life;
in your light do we see light.
Oh, continue your steadfast love to those who know you,
and your righteousness to the upright of heart!
Let not the foot of arrogance come upon me,
nor the hand of the wicked drive me away.
There the evildoers lie fallen;
they are thrust down, unable to rise.
Prayer
Lord Jesus, Overseer and Shepherd of Your Church on earth, enlighten with Your light all who err in the way, and restrain all those who corrupt Your Word and pervert Your counsel. Always grant to us pastors that lead us away from the sterile sand of earthly knowledge, but to the verdant fields of Your Gospel, and create in us hearts eager to receive Your saving truth. Amen.