What is so Different about a Christian’s Funeral?
Morning
Look Upward and Pray to hear and receive from the Living God
Reading : JOHN 11 verses 1-44
Meditation : take time and consider these words – and events!
What do they say to you?
What is your response to God’s Word this morning?
and then pray in response to this God of resurrection life, our God
O LORD God,
As I read these words
Help me believe
And hope in life beyond death!
In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Midday
Pray for a church elsewhere in our land to know Sunday blessings
O LORD, our God, hear our cry!
Evening
Reading : read the verses again from John 11
Reflect on their meaning for you and then Pray in response, as your day ends
A Celtic Prayer
Dear Lord and Heavenly Father,
We thank you that your Son, our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ,
Gave up this life’s loveliness for us
And opened the gates of heaven itself, that we might go in.
Eternal God, hold us in the hollow of your hand.
In Jesus’ name,, Amen.