2nd. April. 2022. Daily Devotion.
14 Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has ascended into heaven, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold firmly to the faith we profess. 15 For we do not have a high priest who is unable to feel sympathy for our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are – yet he did not sin. 16 Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need. Hebrews 4:14-16
The Bible quote above is taken from the book of Hebrews, which was written for — you guessed it — the Hebrews, to explain to them about Jesus. Judaism had priests, from the tribe of Levi, who would offer prayers and sacrifices on behalf of people, groups of people, or the whole nation. The Jews asked, “If we accept this Jesus, who will our priests be?” The answer is that Jesus is our high priest. We do not have to say a word, because He knows exactly what to pray. The Holy Spirit is in us and knows everything about us. if you are at a loss for words in prayer, all you must do is ask Jesus to pray for you; or, you can ask the Holy Spirit to pray for you — they aren’t jealous of each other!
If the prayer is in your heart, God will find the words for you. He isn’t praying to Himself, don’t worry; He is using the grace He gave you, when you were reborn in Christ, to help you transmit your prayer. So, if you are ever at a loss for words, concentrate on your prayer and don’t worry about the words. God would rather have your heart than your speech. M. Barge.
Lord God, hear my prayer, even if I cannot say exactly what I mean. Amen.
God of peace, you teach us that in returning to you we shall be saved: By the power of your Spirit lift us to your presence, where quietness and confidence shall be our strength; and where we may be still and know that you are God;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
A Lenten Prayer
Lord God whose blessed Son our Saviour gave his back to the smiters
and did not hide his face from shame: Give us grace to endure the sufferings of this present time with sure confidence in the glory that shall be revealed;
through Jesus Christ our Lord. Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing that you have made and forgive the sins of all those who are penitent: Create and make in us new and contrite hearts that we, worthily lamenting our sins and acknowledging our wretchedness, may receive from you, the God of all mercy, perfect remission, and forgiveness; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Prayer for Peace
O God, who has knit together in one family all the nations of the earth:
remove far from us the evil of war. Pour out upon the leaders of the nations your spirit of peace, restrain the passions of those who plan aggression,
strengthen the hands of those who strive for justice and peace and hasten the time when the kingdoms of this world shall become the kingdom of your Son, our Saviour Jesus Christ. Amen.
Think of the day ahead in terms of God with you, and visualize health, strength, guidance, purity, calm confidence, and victory as the gifts of His presence.
