36 / Famous
Glory Window / Gabriel Loire, Stained glass artist / Philip Johnson, Architect / 1975
Morning meditation
Read John 12:17-19
How did you feel when someone talked about you behind your back?
Have you ever talked about someone behind their back? Why?
Why did the Pharisees want to kill Jesus? What was in their heart?
—Scripture Notes and Additional Questions
Morning Prayer
This week we are asking GOD to bless every home each morning:
Lord, I invite your goodness and peace into every home, including mine! Through Your glorious, unlimited resources, empower every home with inner strength through Your Spirit. Jesus, make Your home in the hearts of each family member as they learn to trust in You. Grow their roots down into Your love and make every home strong in You. Bless every home to be a light that shines brightly to those around it.
Download this smart phone wallpaper as a reminder to pray all day long!
Today’s motivation
You may have heard about Jesus all your life, to the point of taking Him for granted. But don’t think that just because the story is familiar to you, or because people dismiss Him, that it’s not true. Consider this: Jesus knows everything about you and everything you’ve ever said and done. Yet he still loves you more than you can fathom. Isn’t that more important than worrying about what people think or say?
—From Author Arnold Ytreeide
Day 35-40 of your goals
Make sure your daily habits are locked in so you can FINISH strong!
☑️ Emotional - You have been practicing the tradition of self-denial for the past 35 days. Only 4 days left!
☑️ Mental - You have been practicing the tradition of almsgiving for the past 35 days. Only 4 days left!
☑️ Physical - You have been moving and practicing the tradition of fasting for the past 35 days. Only 4 days left!
Evening Prayer
Set an alarm for this evening so you remember to end your day with God.
Jesus, what You went through during the final week of Your life is hard for me to understand. From being celebrated to crucified. From being alive to being buried. From being dead to being alive. Thank you for enduring it all for me. Even on my worst day, You know me and love me. I don’t deserve it. That’s amazing grace and I am forever grateful. Amen.
You have been praying for your friends for the past six weeks! Invite some friends to join you for Easter online or in-person this coming weekend.