Lord God, I praise you for making me a partaker of the blessings of the Reformation. Without any merit or worthiness on my part, you sent your Holy Spirit into my heart and brought me to faith in your dear son, Jesus Christ. You made it known to me the worthlessness of my own good deeds and the perfect merit of Christ. You have directed my faith away from the commandments of men and caused me to rest my hope only on the great and precious promises of your Gospel. You have revealed the beauty of your grace, which rescued me from a just condemnation and assured me of certain salvation in Christ. Grant me your grace that I may receive your forgiveness with thanksgiving and reflect your mercy in thanks-living. Use me as your witness in bringing the message of pardon in Christ to my neighbors everywhere. Amen.