Season of Lent
As you enter into this Evening Prayer, remember that God is with you and ready to speak to you because he loves you. Enjoy the presence of your Lord and Savior. Pray as you are able: use the entire email or for a shorter time of prayer, be led through all five sections but focus on one element in each of the sections.
Lenten Meditation
On Palm Sunday, Jesus was welcomed into Jerusalem as a king with joyful shouts of “Hosanna, hosanna!” Only a few days later, he was arrested and condemned as a criminal. During his trial, Pilate ordered Jesus to wear a crown of thorns (John 19:2) to mock Jesus’ true kingship. This crown reminds us of the suffering, injustice and separation from God that Jesus endured for us. This week, prayerfully consider all the ways you deny Jesus as King and avoid suffering for God and others. Ask the Holy Spirit to help you respond to God’s love with joyful obedience
Prayer
Jesus, when you rode into Jerusalem the people waved palms with shouts of acclamation. Grant that when the shouting dies we may still walk beside you even to a cross; for the glory of your holy name. Amen.
Readings
Psalm 31:9-16 & Philippians 2:5-11
REMEMBER – Today is a feast day! Sundays are in Lent, but not of Lent. Break your fast, eat, drink, and be merry for Christ is risen.”