Lord, in the midst of joy there is sorry and in the midst of darkness there is light. Therefore we will take the joy and the light that Christ endure for us, in the sorry and the darkness of His crucifixion. We will take comfort in knowing that He died to make us good, so that we might no longer walk in darkness but bask in is marvelous light. Lord, may the images of Good Friday never cause us again to be sorrowful, but be our light in times of darkness, in times of strife, in times of trouble, in times of sickness and in times of distress. Thank you, Lord?

Lord, for your love that is still so amazing and so divine, you could have my soul, my life, my all. I will gladly give up this whole world for you. I am so thankful for the sacrifice that you made for the atonement of my sins. Lord, may I never forget the wondrous cross on which the Prince of glory died for me, my richest gain I count but loss and pour contempt on all my pride. Thank you, Lord!

Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe. Look at my hands and my feet. It is I myself! Touch me and see; a ghost does not have flesh and bones, as you see I have. Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!”

“Death cannot keep its prey, Jesus my Savior; he tore the bars away, Jesus my Lord! Up from the grave he arose; with a mighty triumph o’er his foes; he arose a victor from the dark domain, and he lives forever, with his saints to reign. He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose!”

Death has lost it’s sting. Oh grave where is your victory? Jesus has triumphed over death and the grave. Hallelujah!

Lord, we continue to stumble before you, because we do not know your way. We continue to do wrong things, because we are not fearful of you. We fail to give you the honor and glory due your name for all that you have done and continue to do for us, but, Lord, we now acknowledge our sins and our wretchedness before you this day, cleanse us, Lord, from every stain of sin, and bring us at last to your heavenly kingdom. Amen!

I am so thankful for Good Friday, and it was a good Friday for us, because for God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son to die for us on the cross. “Was it for crimes that I had done, He groaned upon the tree? Amazing pity, grace unknown and love beyond degree!” Thank  you, Lord!

Jesus prayed, yes, it was an agonizing prayer, but he prayed earnestly, Jesus made time to have one final supper with his disciples, even though he knew that one of them was going to betray him, Jesus also took the time to wash their feet. What a wonderful example for us.

The garden of gethsemane was where Jesus prayed to his father to let this cup of grief pass from him.  Then Jesus came with them to a place called Gethsemane, and said to His disciples, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” And He took with Him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be grieved and distressed. Then He said to them, “My soul is deeply grieved, to the point of death; remain here and keep watch with Me.” And He went a little beyond them, and fell on His face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me; yet not as I will, but as You will.” And He came to the disciples and found them sleeping, and said to Peter, “So, you men could not keep watch with Me for one hour? Keep watching and praying that you may not enter into temptation; the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” He went away again a second time and prayed, saying, “My Father, if this cannot pass away unless I drink it, Your will be done.” Matthew 26:36-42 – Read it for yourselves.

Lord, every day is a gift from you, show us how to be glad in it, to give you thanks for the wonderful signs and miracles you bestow on us throughout. Lord, help us to begin and end each day with praise to you on our lips, for without you nothing good is experienced. Thank you, Lord!