Message:
Jesus, I will never be able to understand the pain You went through as You prepared for the cross. With love, You laid down Your will so that You could fulfill Your Father’s will. And it is because of Your faithful obedience that I can experience eternal life with You. I don’t deserve it, but I gratefully accept it. I am a different person because You laid down Your life for me. Thank You! Amen.
Prayer:
Heavenly Father, I come before You with a heart full of gratitude for the sacrifice of Your Son, Jesus. In a world filled with challenges and uncertainties, I often find it difficult to grasp the depth of Your love demonstrated on the cross. As I reflect on the pain and suffering endured by Jesus, my heart is overwhelmed by the understanding that He willingly carried that burden for me. Each lash, each tear, each moment of agony was a testament to His unyielding love and commitment to fulfilling Your divine plan.
Lord, help me to embrace this truth deeply. Teach me to understand that my life has been transformed through that sacrifice. I acknowledge that I am undeserving of such grace, yet You have freely given it to me. May I never take for granted the eternal life that You offer, and may this understanding guide my actions and thoughts every day.
Let Your love be a burning light in my spirit, compelling me to live a life that reflects gratitude and obedience to You. Help me to lay down my own will, just as Jesus did, and to seek the path that leads to Your glory. In times of temptation, remind me of the great cost of my freedom. In moments of doubt, assure me of Your faithfulness.
May my heart be a sanctuary where Your love resides, compelling me to share this incredible gift with others. I pray that my life would be a testament to Your mercy and grace, drawing others to the light that comes from knowing You. Thank You, Lord, for the profound gift of Jesus, for His sacrifice, and for the new life I have in Him. I am forever grateful. Amen.
Jackie
