Sunday, April 30, 2017

Prayer for April 30-May 6, 2017 
Sermon Text: Luke 24:13-35

That we may be energized to witness that You are alive

We were walking the road in defeat when You came and walked with us.

Our faces were downcast when You spoke to us and we told You about the events that had broken our hearts.  

We were confused by, and slow to believe rumors of life when You rebuked our foolishness. 

We were silent as You explained what we needed to know about the One in whom we hoped.

We implored You to stay when it seemed You would travel on without us.

Our eyes were opened, in recognition, as You took, gave thanks, broke true bread, and gave it to us to eat. 

In your absence, we realized that our hearts had been blazing in your presence. We had recognized You without recognizing You. 

Suddenly, we are energized. Suddenly, we have good news to share. Suddenly, the time for rest is over. We cannot wait to say that we recognized You, fully alive, lit with glory, when You broke bread. Hallelujah! Hallelujah! Amen.

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