Prayer for March 27-April 2, 2016
Sermon Text: John 20:1-18
That
we may declare the good news that You are alive among us
Jesus, what a confusing time it was when Mary came to your tomb and
found it empty. How her grief over your death deepened when she thought someone
had stolen your body.
Then . . . you spoke her name and grief was transformed into joy and
adoration. Hallelujah! Then . . . you sent her to tell the good news and she
went with gladness, declaring, “I have seen the Lord.” Hallelujah!
We have been no less confused about the events surrounding your death
and resurrection. Your death seemed so unnecessary; your resurrection so
impossible!
Yet, in the midst of our confusion, grief, and doubt, You have met us,
have spoken our names, and have filled us with joy. Hallelujah!
Some You met as we sought You and yearned for You. Hallelujah!
Others You found who had given up hope, or who had never consciously
sought You, appearing before us in nearly dreamlike ways. Hallelujah!
Each one to whom You revealed yourself has heard your command to tell
others the good news that You are alive among us. Hallelujah! Give us courage
and energy to tell as many as we can: “We have seen the Lord!” Amen.
Note: This was the text I intended to use for Easter, but did not. So this prayer will be used in our Tuesday prayer time, but not during today's worship.
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