As you pray, take a moment to prepare your heart for the journey of Holy Week—the road to the cross and the victory of the empty tomb.

Heavenly Father, your chosen people expected a Messiah who would be an earthly king bringing salvation. You sent your son Jesus as a humble servant who was willing and able to choose death to bring eternal salvation to all who accept the gift. Thank you.

“Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey. - Zechariah 9:9”

As we pray and reflect on this moment, may we also invite Him to search our hearts—removing what distracts, restoring what is sacred, and making room for true worship.

 Lord, I’ve noticed anger, bitterness and buried grudges in my heart. I learned it’s separating me from an intimate relationship with you. I invite you to turn the tables of my sins and cleanse my heart today.

“They came to Jerusalem, and on entering the temple area he began to drive out those selling and buying there. Then he taught them saying, “Is it not written: ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples’? But you have made it a den of thieves.” Mark 11: 15-17

As we pray and reflect, may we also be moved to follow His example, reaching out with love, drawing others toward Him, and trusting His voice to lead us each day.

Jesus, thank you for being my shepherd. For faithfully watching over me, protecting me, loving me, and most of all, dying for me. I am so lucky to be counted among your flock. Help me to gather in other sheep who do not yet know you but need you. In your name I pray. Amen

"The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep." - John 10:11

As we pray today, may we trust that God is at work in growing, strengthening, and bringing life in ways we cannot yet see.

Heavenly Father, You have blessed us with all we need. When we confess our sins to You, and profess our belief in You as our Lord and Savior, You grow our mustard seed of faith in you with Your indwelling Holy Spirit. You even enable us to abide in You! Thank you,Jesus, for bearing my sin on the cross. Your grace is more amazing every single day. I trust You, I love You,and I thank You. Amen 

“The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and planted in his field. Though it is the smallest of all seeds, yet when it grows, it is the largest of garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds come and perch in its branches." Matthew 13:31b-32

As we pray today, let’s reflect on this sacred moment, may we be willing to serve, to love deeply, and to follow His example.

Lord Jesus, it grieves our hearts that you died for doing everything right. Help us to serve you with the same selflessness you have served us. Amen.

“Then he poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples' feet and dry them with the towel around his waist."

- John 13: 3-5

As we pray today, let’s reflect on the cross. That we may see clearly, recognizing that HIS grace runs deep for us; deep enough to give his life for us.

Gracious God, thank you for your grace that covers us all and for the gift of your son, Jesus who made a way for us to be saved. In your holy name, Amen.

“And when the centurion, who stood facing him, saw that in this way He breathed His last, he said, 'Truly this man was the Son of God!'” - Mark 15:39

As we pray today, may we patiently wait and remember that even in the stillness… He is at work.

Lord, we wait in wonder for you to come and as we do we acknowledge our waiting can take many forms. Zaccheus climbed a tree for a better view. After the crucifixion, the disciples huddled in a darkened room with fear and trembling. Will you come? Of course you will. Give us patience while we wait.

“Now a man there named Zacchaeus, who was a chief tax collector and also a wealthy man, was seeking to see who Jesus was ...” - Luke 19:2

Our prayer today is one of joy! The grave is empty. Death is defeated. Hope is alive. Today, we celebrate the victory of our risen Savior and the promise of new life for all who believe.

He is risen indeed!

Glorious God, who through your Son Jesus Christ has overcome death and opened to us the gate of eternal life: Grant that we who accept the work of Christ and rejoice on this Day know the joy of your life- giving Spirit in this world and everlasting glory in the world to come. We ask this through Jesus Christ our Risen Lord. Amen.

“Then the angel said to the women in reply, “Do not be afraid! I know that you are seeking Jesus the crucified. He is not here, for he has been raised just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay."  - Matthew 28:5-6