St. Nicolai Notes

2 Prayers from Good Friday 

Scripture: John 18:15-27  

Jesus – Teacher, Friend, Savior – we cannot count the many ways that we have denied and betrayed You. We have turned against You and cast You aside because your mission did not match our personal desires or our corporate agenda. We have denied

knowing You when the perception of closeness to You has become a source of outside threat.  

Forgive us for our lack of trust and commitment to You and your way. Forgive us for our inconsistency, our infidelity, our timid faith, and fearful denials. 

Enable us to walk the way of the cross with You, today, and every day that follows. Amen. 

Scriptures: John 18:28-19: 42; Hebrews 4:14-16; 5:7-9  

God of all, we hope in You. Only You can bring clear vision when our eyes are flooded with tears. Only You can bring hope when all hope lies shattered. Only You can mend what has been torn by sin and grief. Only You can bring life when the last cry has been uttered and the last breath has been gasped. 

We hope in You, God of life because we have heard and believed that everything is possible with You. Take this day of ruin and transform it into something glorious, for your own sake. Amen.