Sola Publishing – Prayers of the Church
Reformation Sunday – October 26, 2025 
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Prayer of the Day
Historical Collect
O Lord God, heavenly Father, pour out your Holy Spirit upon your faithful people. Keep them steadfast in your grace and truth, protect and comfort them in all temptation, defend them against all enemies of your Word, and bestow upon the Church your saving peace; through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. (Saxony, Duke Henry)
Thematic Collect
Sovereign God, we pray for the Holy Spirit to continue to reform the church of Christ. Keep it in the true faith, restore, correct, and inspire its teachings, and embolden it to bear witness to the life-giving message of Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection; through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever. Amen.

Prayers of the Church
For the Work of the Spirit
Lord God, you reign in eternal majesty and glory. We praise you for coming into our world through your Son, Jesus Christ, to save us from the bondage of sin and death. Give us your Holy Spirit, so that we would trust in your Word and look to you as our Redeemer and Lord. Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Reformation Sunday
Lord God, you have called your Church to be followers of Jesus, and commanded us to go and make disciples of all nations so that all may know the truth of the Gospel. We give thanks on Reformation Sunday that your holy Word continues its work among us. We pray that the Holy Spirit would continue to renew and reform your Church always, drawing us back to your Word when we have wandered from the truth.  Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For the Discernment When Exercising Voting Rights
Loving Ruler of all nations, as we prepare for mid-term elections, bring your unity and peace to bear. Help us to appreciate the privilege we have to express our preferences through voting and petitioning our elected representatives and to exercise wisdom and discernment as we head to the voting booth.  Lord, in your mercy … hear our prayer.
For Those in Need of Peace or Healing
Gracious God, for many the sea of life becomes rough and strong winds seem to blow them off course.  Speak to those who are afraid and bring them your peace.  Fill with your goodness all who live with hunger, poverty, fear, depression, or illness [especially …].  Walk with them and calm their fears.  Lord in your mercy … hear our prayer.