Daily Manner

LIFTED UP Opening Prayer Lord Jesus, you were afflicted with my afflictions. I bow before you on this holiest of days, before the mystery of your suffering love. Scripture Reference JOHN 19:16b–30 Read 16 Finally Pilate handed him over to them to be crucified. The Crucifixion of Jesus So the soldiers took charge of Jesus. 17 Carrying his […]

OUTMANEUVERED Opening Prayer Help me, gracious Father, to have an open mind and contrite heart, to feel my way into the meaning mystery of this night. Scripture Reference JOHN 19:1–16a Read Jesus Sentenced to Be Crucified 19 Then Pilate took Jesus and had him flogged. 2 The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on

NOT REALLY A KING? Opening Prayer I praise you Lord, the God of the old and the new, the God of innovation and tradition. Visit me again today! Scripture Reference JOHN 18:28–40 Read Jesus Before Pilate 28 Then the Jewish leaders took Jesus from Caiaphas to the palace of the Roman governor. By now it was early morning,

WAITING IN THE WINGS Opening Prayer Lord, sometimes I come up short. My spirit flags, my trust wanes, and my life gets out of focus. Today, center me on you again. Scripture Reference JOHN 18:15–27 Read Peter’s First Denial 15 Simon Peter and another disciple were following Jesus. Because this disciple was known to the high priest, he

THE STILL CENTER Opening Prayer Loving Lord, may the mind of Christ fill my thinking and the life of Christ guide my living. I want to make an impact on you. Scripture Reference JOHN 18:1–14 Read Jesus Arrested 18 When he had finished praying, Jesus left with his disciples and crossed the Kidron Valley. On the other side

KODOKUSHI Opening Prayer Mighty God, my light and my salvation, you are my King. Bless the Lord, O my soul…..bless his holy name. Scripture Reference PSALM 142 Read Psalm 142[a] A maskil of David. When he was in the cave. A prayer. 1 I cry aloud to the Lord;    I lift up my voice to the Lord for mercy.2 I pour out before him my

FUTURE GLORY Opening Prayer Father, to be with you is to be at home. Thank you for the security of your love, forgiveness, and wisdom. Scripture Reference ZECHARIAH 8 Read The Lord Promises to Bless Jerusalem 8 The word of the Lord Almighty came to me. 2 This is what the Lord Almighty says: “I am very jealous for Zion; I am burning with

RIGHTEOUS OR RELIGIOUS? Opening Prayer Dear God, often I come to you and your Word with my own preconceptions. Spirit of God, speak clearly your truth to my heart. Scripture Reference ZECHARIAH 7 Read Justice and Mercy, Not Fasting 7 In the fourth year of King Darius, the word of the Lord came to Zechariah on the fourth day

ROYAL PRIESTHOOD Opening Prayer Timely and timeless Lord, I want a strong relationship with you, one that will be for today and all times. Scripture Reference ZECHARIAH 6 Read Four Chariots 6 I looked up again, and there before me were four chariots coming out from between two mountains—mountains of bronze. 2 The first chariot had red horses, the second

SIGNS IN THE SKY Opening Prayer Father God, as I read your Word today, open my eyes to connect the temporal with the permanent, my daily life with your eternal plan. Scripture Reference ZECHARIAH 5 Read The Flying Scroll 5 I looked again, and there before me was a flying scroll. 2 He asked me, “What do