Gracious and merciful God, we thank you for the very unique
meal that Jesus shared with the disciples so long ago.
We are grateful that this meal reminds us of how you
delivered your people from slavery in Egypt and into the Promised Land. We’re thankful
that every time we receive this meal of the bread and cup, you promise to be
present with us. And Lord, we are also thankful that this meal reminds us of
that future time when you will make all things new. Thank you for the Sacrament
of Holy Communion.
During this week, we remember when Jesus took upon his
shoulders all of the brokenness, pain, suffering, and sin of the world so that
we can be the people you called us to be, created in your image. Thank you for
this incredible gift of new life made possible through the life, death, and
resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Even as you offered your life for us, we also know that
there continues to be pain and suffering in our world. We think of the
terrorist attacks in Belgium, the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, and even
in our own country, where people resort to violence, rather than peace making.
O God, forgive our sinful ways.
As we ponder and reflect upon these events of Maundy
Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday, keep hope alive in us even as we prepare for a
glorious Easter celebration this Sunday.
Be present with us even now as we join together in saying
the Lord’s prayer together…
“Our Father, who art in heaven..."
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