March 29: Hebrews 5:5-10 "Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from what He suffered and once, made perfect, He became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey Him..." Jesus, we don't like to suffer. We would rather learn what we need to learn another way. Show us places where we are suffering because of our disobedience, then quickly lead us to repentance. You are the source of our eternal salvation...we believe You are also the source of our immediate help and strength.
April 5: Mark 11:1-11 "If anyone asks you, 'Why are you doing this?' Tell him, 'The Lord needs it...'" Jesus, we know that most of our thoughts and our words are about OUR needs at any given time. We bow before You and place our thoughts and words before You. Give us the mind of Christ. Give us a passion to read, pray, and speak YOUR words. And tender our hearts, and the hearts of Your people everywhere, to offer what YOU need, to do YOUR work. In particular, please show us what YOU need from the PCUSA and its member churches.
April 12: "I have seen the Lord!" Jesus, we know Your tomb was empty on Easter morning. We know that Mary Magdalene and many others saw You in Your resurrected glory. Jesus, we long to see You. We long to see You in our work, our family life, our congregational life, and in the work of the PCUSA. We pray for miracles this week. We pray for the miracle of a denomination filled with people who have seen You, who love You, and who will serve You forever.
April 19: Again Jesus said, "Peace be with you! As the Father has sent Me, I am sending you." Resurrected Savior, You know we need Your peace. Please send to us the peace that passes understanding. We need it. Our nation and world need it. Our denomination needs it. And bless those who are "sent", especially those who are serving in missions around the world. We pray a holy anointing on those You have called to direct the missions of the PCUSA, including Tom Taylor, Teresa Grant, Eric Hoey, David Chai, Hunter Farrell, and Doug Welch.
April 26: Luke 24:36-48 "Why are you troubled, and why do doubts rise in our minds?" We know that You are alive, Lord Jesus, but we do become troubled and have doubts. Forgive us. Pick us up and put us back on the right track with You. We want to discern and follow Your best plan for our lives, for our churches. Clothe us with power from on high, so that we can do what we are called to do in this time and place. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done...in us.
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