Psalm 22:18 with John 19:23-24

1 Passage: Psalm 22:18 with John 19:23-24

1 Verse: Verse 18. They divide my garments among them, and for my clothing they cast lots.

1 Prayer: How thoroughly You were ravaged, Jesus. Not even Your clothes, which were likely not worth very much by this point -- torn by whips, shredded by splinters from a heavy wooden cross, stained with blood and spit and sweat -- were taken from You. Thank You for enduring such complete humiliation and loss for me. That was to have been my fate, but no more, thanks to You. I am forever grateful.

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Tomorrow's passage: Psalm 93:1-5

Psalm 22:11-17

1 Passage: Psalm 22:11-17

1 Verse: Verse 11. Be not far from me, for trouble is near; for there is none to help.

1 Prayer: Father, You are always near. You heard and answered Jesus' prayer; even as he was dying on the cross for the sin of the world, You were not far from Him. My troubles are so much less; how can I doubt that You are near to me? You are the One I look to for help, and I know Your help comes from many places, in many forms, through many ways, by many people. Help me to recognize Your close presence and Your means of help in the midst of my troubles. Help me to be near to those who are troubled, to help them as You make possible by Your Spirit. Thank You, Father.

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Tomorrow's passage: Psalm 22:18 with John 19:23-24

Psalm 22:6-10 with Matthew 27:39-43

1 Passage: Psalm 22:6-10 with Matthew 27:39-43

1 Verse: Verse 39. And those passing by were hurling abuse at Him, wagging their heads

1 Prayer: Jesus, I appreciate Your sacrifice on my behalf. Thank You for enduring so much pain and suffering, abuse and scorn, shame and ridicule for me. I know You went through all of that because of Your love -- love for God our Father, and love for us, His lost and fallen people. I don't want to hurl further abuse on You by neglecting the great power of the gift You gave us at the cross, but I know that sometimes I do. Sometimes I forget that You already suffered for my sin. Sometimes I wonder whether Your grace is enough for me. Forgive me, Lord Jesus, for not recognizing the infinite value of Your sacrifice. Help me to realize that infinite value in my life today and always.

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Tomorrow's passage: Psalm 22:11-17

Psalm 22:1-5 with Matthew 27:46

1 Passage: Psalm 22:1-5 with Matthew 27:46

1 Verse: Verse 3. Yet You are holy, O You who are enthroned upon the praises of Israel.

1 Prayer: Father, You are holy. No matter what it may look like to me. To me sometimes You seem distant, silent, angry, unresponsive. But despite what it seems, You are who You are. And who You are is holy. You are love. You are present. You are near. You are always working. Help me trust that You are all that You say You are, even when You seem not to be.

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Tomorrow's passage: Psalm 22:6-10 with Matthew 27:39-43

Luke 24:36-43

1 Passage: Luke 24:36-43

1 Verse: Verse 36. While they were telling these things, He Himself stood in their midst and said to them, "Peace be to you."

1 Prayer: Thank You, Father, for the peace of Christ. May His peace be with me today, no matter where I go, what I do or what is done to me. Help me to be at peace with You and with those around me. Calm my troubled heart, Lord.

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Tomorrow's passage: Psalm 22:1-5 with Matthew 27:46

Luke 24:27-35

1 Passage: Luke 24:27-35

1 Verse: Verse 28. And they approached the village where they were going, and He acted as though He were going farther.

1 Prayer: Jesus, how many times do I fall for Your act? You test my faith by seeming as if You are going to leave me behind, yet You only need a simple invitation -- or perhaps and impassioned urging? -- to stay instead and fellowship with me. Forgive me for not urging You to stay. Forgive me for thinking You would ever leave me behind. You are the Good Shepherd who leaves the flock of ninety-nine to seek out the one lamb who is lost. Thank You, Jesus, for seeking me out. Please help me return the favor by seeking to always stay with You.

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Tomorrow's passage: Luke 24:36-43

Luke 24:13-26

1 Passage: Luke 24:13-26

1 Verse: Verse 16. But their eyes were prevented from recognizing Him.

1 Prayer: Father, please open my eyes to recognize Jesus as He walks alongside me through the various journeys of my life. I know He is with me, but I miss seeing Him so many times because my eyes are on myself, or on things of this world. Help me to walk by faith and not by sight so that I can recognize Your ever-presence.

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Tomorrow's passage: Luke 24:27-35