A blessing on Reformation Day

...a prayer of Martin Luther

 

Behold, Lord, an empty vessel that needs to be filled. 

My Lord, fill it.
I am weak in the faith; strengthen me.

I am cold in love; warm me and make me fervent, that my love may go out to my neighbor.

I do not have a strong and firm faith; at times I doubt and am  unable to trust you altogether. 

O Lord, help me. Strengthen my faith and trust in you.
In you I have sealed the treasure of all I have.
I am poor; you are rich and came to be merciful to the poor.          

I am a sinner; you are upright.
With me, there is an abundance of sin; in you is the fullness of righteousness.

Therefore I will remain with you, of whom I can receive, 

but to whom I may not give.
Amen