Jay D Weaver's Thought for the Week

A Prayer for Lent

Take up Your Cross

As the days lengthen, we become aware of the renewal that is occurring in nature. New Life is springing up everywhere. As we look toward Easter, we are reminded that before he was resurrected, our Lord had to die. Even so we must die unto ourselves before we can experience a new birth in Christ. When we “Survey that Wondrous Cross”, we know that all those things that we hold so dear on this earth must eventually be sacrificed if we are to dwell forever in your Kingdom.

Help us to carry our cross, even as Jesus bore his. For it is in dying that we shall find eternal life. Guide us through this spiritual pilgrimage as we join with each other in that search for True Life. May the light of your presence shine on our pathway. We would also breathe a prayer for those who need your tender hand. Many are suffering pain, sickness, anxieties, and grief. Carry us all safely home in your warm bosom, Gentle Shepherd. Both now and at the last, let us dwell with you forever. Amen.

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