Prayers for Easter Sunday
Let us pray like we actually want the resurrected Messiah's reign and agenda -- which of course is submitted to God the Father's kingdom and will.
This set of prayers, drawn from the "I am" statements in the Gospel according to John, may be used for the prayers-of-the-people on Resurrection Sunday.
Interceding for Ourselves & Others
Our Father, in heaven:
Your kingdom come, your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us today our daily bread.
Jesus, the Light of the world:
We want your reign and agenda, not our own:
Help us shine your light and peace for the nations.
Jesus, the Good Shepherd:
We want your reign and agenda, not our own:
Help us have your heart for those you put in our midst.
Jesus, the Way, the Truth, and the Life:
We want your reign and agenda, not our own:
Help us show your ways to those lost in lies and death.
Jesus, the Bread of life:
We want your reign and agenda, not our own:
Help us give your abundance to those in need.
Jesus, the Vine:
We want your reign and agenda, not our own:
Help us bear your fruit by resting in your love.
Jesus, the Resurrection:
We want your reign and agenda, not our own:
Help us live your resurrected life
by dying to our own reign and agenda each day.
We pray for your glory, not our own. Amen!
