05/03/2026

     Gracious Heavenly Father, thank You for this blessed day. 
     Lord, help us today to rejoice in hope, endure in tribulation, and persevere in prayer, as we press on the goal of our primary calling to our relationship with Christ.
     Lord, guide us through this Lenten season in the spiritual discipline of fasting, with humility and authenticity. 
     Lord, help us as we surrender ourselves and all our concerns to You, to grow stronger in faith each day. May we experience spiritual growth and transformation.
     Lord, may we not grow weary in our faith journey but rejoice, no matter whatever trials we face,  because we know that You have conquered death and given us eternal life.
     Lord, thank You for willingly enduring the pain of Your wounds to bear our sins and for laying down Your life on the Cross, so that we may be healed.  
     In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.