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A Prayer about the Hope of the Cross

A Prayer about the Hope of the Cross

Then one of the twelve, whose name was Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, ‘What will you give me if I deliver him over to you?’ And they paid him thirty shekels of silver.  Matthew 26:14-15   Merciful Father, This scene ranks right up there  as...

A Prayer about a King who Wins by Dying

A Prayer about a King who Wins by Dying

When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, ‘It is finished,’ and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. John 19:30 Author God, Who would think to write such a story— the hero completes his mission by dying?  And yet, this is just the true story you wrote.  “It...

A Prayer about Faithlessness and Faithfulness

A Prayer about Faithlessness and Faithfulness

Peter answered, ‘Though they all fall away because of you, I will never fall away.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Truly, I tell you, the very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.’ Matthew 26:33-34   Faithful Lord, How like Peter we all are, ...

A Prayer about Watching Jesus’ Sorrow

A Prayer about Watching Jesus’ Sorrow

“And he said to them, ‘My soul is very sorrowful, even to death. Remain here and watch.’” Mark 14:34 Father God, This scene in the Garden of Gethsemane  the night before Jesus’ arrest  both challenges and comforts me. Jesus first confessed to Peter, James, and John ...

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Daily Prayers

A Prayer about Doing the Father’s Will

A Prayer about Doing the Father’s Will

‘Father, if you are willing, remove this cup from me. Nevertheless, not my will, but yours be done.’ Luke 22:42 Author God, How we thank you for writing this tragic scene into your story,  that we might know the grief  Jesus suffered as he contemplated  fulfilling the...

A Prayer about the Hope of the Cross

A Prayer about the Hope of the Cross

Then one of the twelve, whose name was Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, ‘What will you give me if I deliver him over to you?’ And they paid him thirty shekels of silver.  Matthew 26:14-15   Merciful Father, This scene ranks right up there  as...

A Prayer about Learning to Forgive

A Prayer about Learning to Forgive

And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses. Mark 11:25 Heavenly Father, On this Tuesday of Holy Week,  as Jesus taught his disciples essential lessons  they...

A Prayer about Becoming Fruitful Fig Trees

A Prayer about Becoming Fruitful Fig Trees

And seeing a fig tree by the wayside, he went to it and found nothing on it but only leaves. And he said to it, ‘May no fruit ever come from you again!’ And the fig tree withered at once. Matthew 21:18   Creator God, We confess,  many of us are as confused  as...

A Prayer about Perfect Peace

A Prayer about Perfect Peace

Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.’ John 20:21 Heavenly Father,  Even as Holy Week begins,  may we remember its conclusion.  In the days leading up to his death,  Jesus suffered physical, mental, and...

A Prayer about a King who Wins by Dying

A Prayer about a King who Wins by Dying

When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, ‘It is finished,’ and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit. John 19:30 Author God, Who would think to write such a story— the hero completes his mission by dying?  And yet, this is just the true story you wrote.  “It...

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