The Weekly Encourager - April 2, 2010 - Good Friday Prayer

Why isn't the classical radio station playing any Good Friday music today? It is because the world has forgotten the awful significance of this day. But we who are His must never forget the day that the Messiah who came from heaven died here on earth, in the most painful way, for our salvation.

Here is a prayer for this day.

Good Friday Prayer

"O Jesus, Who by reason of Thy burning love for us
hast willed to be crucified
and to shed Thy Most Precious Blood
for the redemption and salvation of our souls,
look down upon us here gathered together
in remembrance of Thy most sorrowful Passion and Death,
fully trusting in Thy mercy;
cleanse us from sin by Thy grace,
sanctify our toil,
give unto us and unto all those who are dear to us our
daily bread,
sweeten our sufferings,
bless our families,
and to the nations so sorely afflicted,
grant Thy peace,
which is the only true peace,
so that by obeying Thy commandments
we may come at last to the glory of heaven."

"Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has been tempted in all things as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and may find grace to help in time of need." - Hebrews 4:14-16 NASB

Are you "in time of need" today? Do you need to receive mercy and find grace in your life? There is hope for you in the message of Good Friday. Jesus cried out to God who forsook Him for a time, that we may cry out to God who forsakes us never!

"Be strong and courageous...for the Lord your God is the one who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you." - Deuteronomy 31:6 NASB

God is faithful,

Good Friday Prayer from http://www.catholic.org/prayers