Daily Dose

Of What Matters Most

Morning

The sign of the cross may be made in remembrance of baptism

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen

In the morning, Lord, You hear my voice;
in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly. Psalm 5:3

My mouth is filled with Your praise,
declaring your splendor all day long. Psalm 71:8

Open my lips, Lord,
And my mouth will declare Your praise. Psalm 51:15

Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit;
As it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen.

Song or Hymn
Bible Reading
Catechism
Apostles’ Creed

Prayers for others and ourselves

The Lord’s Prayer

Morning Prayer
I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have graciously kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings in life may please You. For into Your hands, I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.

Let us bless the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

Then go joyfully to your work.

Evening

The sign of the cross may be made in remembrance of baptism

In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Amen

The Lord Almighty grant us a quiet night and peace at the last.
Amen

It is good to praise the Lord
And make music to your name, O Most High,

Proclaiming your love in the morning
and your faithfulness at night. Psalm 92:1-2

Song or Hymn
Bible Reading
Catechism
Apostles’ Creed

Prayers for others and ourselves

The Lord’s Prayer

Evening Prayer
I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have graciously kept me this day; and I pray that You would forgive me all my sins where I have done wrong, and graciously keep me this night. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen.

Let us bless the Lord.
Thanks be to God.

Then go to sleep at once in peace.

Monday, October 20 – Matthew 15:1–20 (Focus Verse: Matt. 15:1-3)
Tuesday, October 21 – Matthew 15:21–39  (Matt. 15:28)
Wednesday, October 22 – Matthew 16:1–12 (Matt. 16:12)
Thursday, October 23 – Matthew 16:13–28 (Matt. 16:15-17)
Friday, October 24 – Matthew 17:1–13  (Matt. 17:5)
Saturday, October 25 – Matthew 17:14–27 (Matt. 17:22-23)
Sunday, October 26 – Matthew 18:1-20 (Matt. 18:7)

Monday, October 27 – Matthew 18:21-35 (Focus Verse: Matt 18:33)
Tuesday, October 28 – Matthew 19:1-15  (Matt. 19:14)
Wednesday, October 29 – Matthew 19:16-30 (Matt. 19:25-26)
Thursday, October 30 – Matthew 20:1-16 (Matt. 20:16)
Friday, October 31 – Matthew 20:17-34  (Matt. 20:28)
Saturday, November 1 – Matthew 21:1-22 (Matt. 21:9-11)
Sunday, November 2 – Matthew 21:23-46 (Matt. 21:42)

Weekly Bible Reading

Worship Texts for October 25/26
First Reading: Revelation 14:6-7
Epistle: Romans 3:19-28
Gospel: Luke 24:13-35

Worship Texts for November 1/2
First Reading: Revelation 7:9-17
Epistle: 1 John 3:1-3
Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12

 

For the week of October 20 – 26

The Fifth Commandment

You shall not murder.

What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we do not hurt or harm our neighbor in his body, but help and support him in every physical need.

For the week of October 27 – November 2

The Sixth Commandment

You shall not commit adultery.

What does this mean? We should fear and love God so that we lead a sexually pure and decent life in what we say and do, and husband and wife love and honor each other.

For the week of October 20 – 26
For Trinity Families

For the week of October 27 – November 2
For the Gospel to multiply