Third Sunday of Easter, April 18, 2021
A Prayer for Holiness
Then Jesus cried out as he was teaching in the temple, “You know me, and you know where I am from. I have not come on my own. But the one who sent me is true, and you do not know him”.
The Messiah stands before us and cries out. How might we show him that we recognize him?
O Lord, you are my God; I will exalt you, I will praise your name; for you have done wonderful things, plans formed of old, faithful and sure. (Isaiah 25:1)
The Spirit lives within us, constant and abiding. How might we acknowledge the presence of God within?
I have heard your prayer and seen your tears. I will heal you. (2 Kings 20:5)
Our God calls to each of us. How do we respond?
As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you; in Jerusalem you shall find your comfort. (Isaiah 66:13)
We ask for healing and salvation. How do we show our love and awe of the LORD?
I will never forget you, says the LORD. (Isaiah 49:15)
We are the well-loved Children of the Living God. How do we give thanks?
Whoever hears my word and believes in the one who sent me has passed from death to life. (John 5:24)
We have the opportunity to witness to the presence of God. How do we show our gratitude and love?
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