39 / Friday
The Crown of Thorns (triptych) / DaoZi / 2018 / Ink and gold on paper
Morning meditation
Read John 19:38-42
Jesus had a conversation with Nicodemus a long time before the crucifixion. (Check out John 3:1-21). What do you think was going through Nicodemus’ mind as he helped bury Jesus?
—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.
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Today’s motivation
And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. Consider him who endured such opposition from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
—Hebrews 12:1b-3
Day 35-40 of your goals
Make sure your daily habits are locked in so you can FINISH strong!
☑️ Emotional/Self-Denial - Only. 1. Day. Left.
☑️ Mental/Almsgiving - Only. 1. Day. Left.
☑️ Physical/Fasting - Only. 1. Day. Left.
Did I say? “Only. 1. Day. Left.”
Evening Prayer
Set an alarm for this evening so you remember to end your day with God.
God, my heart is strengthened as I consider the opposition Jesus endured from sinners like me. Empower me to run the race marked out for me with perseverance. Fix my eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of my faith. He endured the cross and scorned its shame, to get to the joy on the other side. Now He sits at the right hand of the throne of God and intercedes for me. Thank you Jesus!
Pray that God would transform our country this Easter. As families are focused on Jesus, pray that our country would turn to Him as well.