Monthly Archives: March 2013

Come Awake!

Posted on March 30, 2013 by themondayprayer

Happy Easter Morning to you! May this be a day of great rejoicing. We cannot stress this point too strongly: the women who went to the grave of Jesus that morning (Mary the mother of James, Joanna, and Mary Magdalene) … Continue reading →

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In the Thundering Silence

Posted on March 29, 2013 by themondayprayer

It’s Good Friday. For centuries this day was known as Black Friday, and with good reason. Today we commemorate the darkest day in all of human history. It’s a good day for prayer! PRAYER: (from the Lectionary) Almighty God, we … Continue reading →

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Not My Will

Posted on March 27, 2013 by themondayprayer

It’s Thursday morning of Holy Week. If this week is comparable to walking through the Valley of the Shadow of Death, we are approaching the deep, dark and dangerous part. We are close to the end of our Lenten journey. … Continue reading →

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Amazing

Posted on March 26, 2013 by themondayprayer

“You are going to have the light just a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, before darkness overtakes you. The man who walks in the dark does not know where he is going. Put your trust in … Continue reading →

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The Come to Jesus Talk

Posted on March 25, 2013 by themondayprayer

“See, your house is left to you desolate. For I tell you, you will not see me again, until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.’” —Jesus of Nazareth (Matt. 23:38-39, Luke 13:34) Human … Continue reading →

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Angry Jesus!

Posted on March 24, 2013 by themondayprayer

A man is about as big as the things which make him angry. —Sir Winston Churchill It’s Monday morning. We hope and pray your Palm Sunday worship was inspiring. We are now in the last few days of Lent. PRAYER: … Continue reading →

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Palm Sunday Prayer

Posted on March 24, 2013 by themondayprayer

Originally posted on Greater Things Are Yet To Be Done:
O God who has known the clamor of a thousand Palm Sundays and the disappointment of a million crucifixions, we bow in your presence as those who have both affirmed…

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Hero to Zero

Posted on March 18, 2013 by themondayprayer

It’s Monday morning. Thank you for starting it here, in a prayerful mood. And what a beautiful day! As we face forward we can see the end of our Lenten Journey approaching. Next Sunday is Palm Sunday, the beginning of … Continue reading →

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A Not-So-Perfect Past

Posted on March 11, 2013 by themondayprayer

Happy Monday to you. We have passed halfway through Lent, leaving behind the distinctions of culture, personality and denomination to take our place among the disciples following the lead of our Lord and Savior. Our Lenten Journey is an exercise … Continue reading →

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Begrudgery

Posted on March 4, 2013 by themondayprayer

A happy and blessed Monday morning to you. We pray this will find you full of hope and joy, and eager to step into this new week. We’re halfway to Easter in our passage through Lent. PRAYER: (from the United … Continue reading →

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