Heavenly Father,
As we walk toward Good Friday, we remember the great sacrifice Jesus made and the pain He suffered so that we can be forgiven and reconciled with God. We thank You, Father, for sending Jesus to reconcile us to You through Your love.
As we walk toward Easter Sunday, we celebrate the new life available to all because Jesus not only died but rose again. "O death, where is your sting?" (1 Corinthians 15:55)
We thank You, Father, that we have a living hope in the resurrection of the Son.
As we celebrate Easter, we pray that Your message of hope and love would shine to all the world. That those who know You would show Your great love and speak of Your great hope in humble and hopeful ways. And that those who do not yet know You would be open to meeting You and begin a relationship with Jesus, our living hope.
In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
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