Week of March 28

Father, You are the One who has taught us the true language of love through Your Son, Jesus Christ. So great a love You have lavished on us through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross! Had it not been for Calvary, we would have no entry into heaven. Thank You, Lord, first and foremost for the love You have bestowed upon us through the cross. Thank You for the love You have placed in our hearts, that we are able and must continue to strive to love one another, as Christ has loved us. We pray this in Jesus’ name. Amen.

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”

(John 3:16, NKJ)

Week of March 21

Jesus, my Lord and my God, help me take up my daily cross. I welcome the monotony that often marks my day, discomforts of all kinds, my disappointments, tensions, setbacks and cares. You fell beneath its weight to show me You understand when I fall. Help me, Lord, who try so hard to be good, but whose nature is constantly opposed to walking straight and tall down the narrow road of life. Remind me often that in carrying my cross, I carry Yours with You. Amen.














For He grew up before Him like a tender shoot,
And like a root out of parched ground;
He has no stately form or majesty
That we should look upon Him,
Nor appearance that we should be attracted to Him.
He was despised and forsaken of men,
A man of sorrows and acquainted with grief;
And like one from whom men hide their face
He was despised, and we did not esteem Him.

(Isaiah 53:2-3, NASB)

Week of March 14

Holy One of Blessing, You came not to be served but to serve. Bless all who, following in Your footsteps, give themselves to the service of others. Help them minister to all in need with wisdom, patience, and courage. In Jesus name, we pray. Amen.

"If any of you want to be my followers, you must forget about yourself. You must take up your cross and follow me."

(Matthew 16:24, Contemporary English Version)

Week of March 7

Almighty God and Father of all, You permitted Your Son to be weakened, crushed, and profaned so that He might rise from the dead, freed from the ravages of sin. Help us to accept our weaknesses and failings as forerunners of our glorious resurrection in union with Your Son. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.

"I am laid low in the dust; preserve my life according to your word. I gave an account of my ways and you answered me; teach me your decrees. Cause me to understand the way of your precepts, that I may meditate on your wonderful deeds. My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word."

(Psalm 119:25-28, NIV)