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, September 8 – Philippians 1:1–20 (Focus Verse: Phil. 1:6)
Tuesday, September 9 – Philippians 1:21—2:11  (Phil. 2:3-4)
Wednesday, September 10 – Philippians 2:12–30 (Phil. 2:14-15)
Thursday, September 11 – Philippians 3:1–21 (Phil. 3:13-14)
Friday, September 12 – Philippians 4:1–23  (Phil. 4:4)
Saturday, September 13 – Colossians 1:1–23 (Col. 1:18-19)
Sunday, September 14 – Colossians 1:24—2:7 (Col. 2:6-7)

Monday, September 15 – Colossians 2:8–23 (Focus Verse: Col. 2:8)
Tuesday, September 16 – Colossians 3:1–25  (Col. 3:1)
Wednesday, September 17 – Colossians 4:1–18 (Col. 4:5-6)
Thursday, September 18 – 1 Timothy 1:1–20 (1 Tim. 1:5)
Friday, September 19 – 1 Timothy 2:1–15  (1 Tim. 2:1-2)
Saturday, September 20 – 1 Timothy 3:1–16 (1 Tim. 3:16)
Sunday, September 21 – 1 Timothy 4:1–16 (1 Tim. 4:7-8)

Weekly Bible Reading

Worship Texts for September 13/14
First Reading: Leviticus 19:9-18
Epistle: 1 John 4:7-12
Gospel: John 13:1-15, 34-35

Worship Texts for September 20/21
First Reading: Exodus 18:13-24
Epistle: Ephesians 4:11-16
Gospel: Mark 10:35-45

For the week of September 8 – 14

Luther’s Morning Prayer

I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have 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 and 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.

For the week of September 15 – 21

Luther’s 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.

For the week of September 8 – 14
For Trinity Lutheran Church Members

For the week of September 15 – 21
For those struggling mentally and emotionally