Hebrews 12:1-2
Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight and the sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith, who for the sake of the joy that was set before him endured the cross, disregarding its shame, and has taken his seat at the right hand of the throne of God.… Read the rest “March 23”
Psalm 71:4-5
Rescue me, O my God, from the hand of the wicked,
from the grasp of the unjust and cruel.
For you, O Lord, are my hope,
my trust, O Lord, from my youth.
God who is never far from us,
Protect us from our enemies
or those who would discredit or insult us.… Read the rest “March 22”
Isaiah 42:1
Here is my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations.
O God of mercy and justice;
When we are surrounded by evil
and feel of no use,
Stir up your Spirit within us
so that we have courage to change the world.… Read the rest “March 21”
Luke 19:37-38
As he was now approaching the path down from the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the deeds of power that they had seen, saying, "Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord!… Read the rest “March 20 (Palm Sunday)”
Luke 22:7-8
Then came the day of Unleavened Bread, on which the Passover lamb had to be sacrificed. So Jesus sent Peter and John, saying, “Go and prepare the Passover meal for us that we may eat it.”
Oh Lord,
As we journey through the last days of Lent
and enter into the Holy Week when our Lord
was crucified and died;
Prepare and center us,
So that we may pass the week
with our hearts and minds focused on you,
In the name of the one we journey with,
Jesus,
Amen.
Isaiah 54:10
For the mountains may depart
and the hills be removed,
but my steadfast love shall not depart from you,
and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,
says the Lord, who has compassion on you.
Lord God
whose compassion and love has no limit or end;
Teach us the art of reconciliation,
So that we, the body that is your church,
Care for each other and for the earth.… Read the rest “March 18”
Psalm 31:14-16
But I trust in you, O Lord;
I say, “You are my God.”
My times are in your hand;
deliver me from the hand of my enemies and persecutors.
Let your face shine upon your servant;
save me in your steadfast love.… Read the rest “March 17”
Luke 18:31
Then Jesus took the twelve aside and said to them, “See, we are going up to Jerusalem, and everything that is written about the Son of Man by the prophets will be accomplished.”
Compassionate God
who feels our sorrows,
Give us power to accompany Jesus
on the walk to Jerusalem,
So that we may comprehend
how long the walk must have been for him.… Read the rest “March 16”
Psalm 20:1
The Lord answer you in the day of trouble!
The name of the God of Jacob protect you!
God
who guards us day and night,
We place our confidence in you.
Hear our pleas and fulfill our petitions,
So that we are a witness to your deliverance.… Read the rest “March 15”
Hebrews 10:21-22
And since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us approach with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.… Read the rest “March 14”