03/04/2026

     Gracious Heavenly Father, we thank You for the privilege to see another blessed morning.
     Lord, on this Good Friday we gather in one accord to remember the pain and suffering of Jesus on the Cross.
     Lord, may we not be found standing amidst the crowd who cried out, "Crucify Jesus", but kneel at the Cross, remembering the price He paid on the Cross ✝️ for our redemption. 
     Lord, pardon us for our actions - when we beat You, bruised You, mocked and tortured You often. But You in turn showed us all grace and interceded for us with mercy flowing from Your wounded heart. 
     Lord, we pray for the people of other faiths who seek to understand the reason for Lent & Easter. Help them to see beyond the rituals and celebrations, that this season  is to remember the ultimate humility & sacrifice of Your Son on all our behalf.
     Lord, prepare our hearts to rejoice in You on the day of resurrection through which we received deliverance from every aspect of life's bondages.
     Lord, make us one in the fullness of faith, so that we stand firm not to submit to the yoke of slavery of sins, again. 
     In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.