Prayer for Thanksgiving Day (2)

Almighty God, we praise you for all of the tangible and spiritual mercies you have given to us at all times. You ensure your saving word is preached: comforting, teaching, warning, and convicting us, telling us how to turn from evil and be saved by faith in your Son and instructing us how to live righteous and holy lives. You let us live in a good land and have given us good government, allowing us to live in quietness and peace.

You preserved for us the priceless gift of liberty so that we may freely serve you, nourished by your word and sacraments, publicly confessing your name,…