November 28, 2024
Thanksgiving
1 Timothy 2:1-4
11/28/2024
1 First of all, then, I urge that supplications,
prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made
for all people,
2 for kings and all who are in high positions, that
we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and
dignified in every way.
3 This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of
God our Savior,
4 who desires all people to be saved and to come to
the knowledge of the truth. (ESV)
Saint Paul wrote to Timothy:
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers,
intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all
people, for kings and all who are in high positions,
that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and
dignified in every way. This is good, and it is
pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires
all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of
the truth.
On this day of Thanksgiving, we pray for our nation and give
glory to God for all His blessings.
Almighty God, You have given us this good land as our
heritage. Grant that we remember Your generosity and
constantly do Your will. Bless our land with honest
industry, truthful education, and an honorable way of
life. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion,
from pride and arrogance, and from every evil course of
action. Make us who came from many nations with many
different languages a united people. Defend our
liberties, and give those whom we have entrusted with
the authority of government, the President and Congress
of the United States, the Governor and Legislature of
this state, all our judges and magistrates, the spirit
of wisdom that there may be justice and peace in our
land. When times are prosperous, let our hearts be
thankful; and in troubled times do not let our trust in
you fail.
Almighty God, Your mercies are new every morning
and You graciously provide for all our needs of body
and soul. Grant us Your Holy Spirit that we may
acknowledge Your goodness, give thanks for Your
benefits and serve You in willing obedience all our
days; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who
lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God,
now and forever. Amen.
From Trinity Lutheran Church to you and your family, may our
Lord richly bless you this day. Amen.