A GOOD FRIDAY PRAYER

Jesus,

I grieve that the torture and sorrow You endured on the cross were necessary to save humanity.

Because You didn't want me enslaved to fear, anxiety, or sin--You sacrificed Yourself so that Love could win.

It's Love that hung upon the cross and gave up everything to rescue me. "It is finished" was a cry of victory, because You defeated everything that held me in captivity.

Because of Your sacrifice, I can experience intimacy with You forever. Thank You! Help me to know You more, and to reach people with the hope found in You.

In Your Precious and Holy Name, Amen.