Wednesday, April 1, 2015

THE HOLY SEASON -- DAY 5

 

 

WEDNESDAY

 
 
Hasten, O God, to save me; O Lord, come quickly to help me.
 
                                                        Psalm 70:1
 

Everything done in the name of Jesus Christ, from the smallest of chores to the sacrifices we make, menial or great, will be blessed.  When our responsibilities as Christian servants become heavy and overly difficult, we must pray for Divine assistance as the Psalmist has done in today's scripture.
 
We often forget after such a prayer to participate with the Holy Spirit within us, through whom God's response will come.  It's good to release the tensions in our necks and shoulders. It's helpful to close our eyes and breathe deeply and slowly, yet remain alert and listen with our hearts and all our senses for inspiration.  We can expect the inflow of renewed energy and confidence.
 
Jesus didn't need the attendance of the apostles while he prayed in the garden, but He loved them and surely wanted each remaining moment they had together to matter. What if they had managed to remain awake and alert?  Perhaps they would have been bathed in the ripples of Holy Power that was magnified in Christ that night.  Would the grief and sense of abandonment they were soon to experience have been lessened?
 
 

Prayer

 
Ever-present God,
 
We breathe deeply now, drawing in strength to endure losses, and exhaling the pain that is part of this world.  We lean into you for reassurance.  Your embrace assures us of the Hope and Joy surrounding us even now in your kingdom.  Remind us always of the example your Son set for us, and to ask in his name for your help in everything.
 
                                                                                                          Amen
 
 

 
 
 



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