Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent

+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!

Opening Sentence

Seek the Lord while you can find him. Call on him now while he is near.
(Isaiah 55:6)

Morning Reading: John 8:12-20 (NLT)

Jesus spoke to the people once more and said, “I am the light of the world. If you follow me, you won’t have to walk in darkness, because you will have the light that leads to life.”

The Pharisees replied, “You are making those claims about yourself! Such testimony is not valid.”

Jesus told them, “These claims are valid even though I make them about myself. For I know where I came from and where I am going, but you don’t know this about me. You judge me by human standards, but I do not judge anyone. And if I did, my judgment would be correct in every respect because I am not alone. The Father who sent me is with me. Your own law says that if two people agree about something, their witness is accepted as fact. I am one witness, and my Father who sent me is the other.”

“Where is your father?” they asked.

Jesus answered, “Since you don’t know who I am, you don’t know who my Father is. If you knew me, you would also know my Father.” Jesus made these statements while he was teaching in the section of the Temple known as the Treasury. But he was not arrested, because his time had not yet come.

Morning Prayer

Christ Jesus, Light of the World, lead me out of darkness into your glorious light. By grace through faith you gave me a life that is new; your abounding grace has enriched me with every blessing.

+ May I live in the light and ever grow in your likeness.
+ May I bring joy this day to those who are in need.
+ May I draw nearer to you through the help I give to others.
+ May I do what is right and good in your sight.
+ May I seek you today with all my heart.
+ Forgive me for the times I have hurt other people.
+ Forgive me for failing to preserve the unity of your family.

Lord God, have mercy on me and direct me in the path of true life. Illumine my way out of darkness into newness of life, and prepare me for the glory of your kingdom. Through my Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

“Great Light Of The World” – Bebo Norman

Closing Sentence

Let the wicked change their ways and banish the very thought of doing wrong. Let them turn to the Lord that he may have mercy on them. Yes, turn to our God, for he will forgive generously. (Isaiah 55:7)

+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!