Prayer:
Year C-Easter 5-John 13:31-35
Lord, we come before You with grateful hearts, remembering the moment when You spoke of Your glory—not in power or pride, but in humble sacrifice. Thank You for showing us what true love looks like through the cross, where You gave everything for us.
You call us to love one another as You have loved us. We confess that we often fall short—quick to judge, slow to forgive, and reluctant to serve. Help us to see others through Your eyes, with compassion and grace. Teach us to love sacrificially, not just when it’s convenient or easy, but especially when it’s hard.
Make our lives a reflection of Your love. Let our homes, our churches, and our communities be places where Your presence is known because of the way we care for one another. May the world recognize that we are Yours—not by our words alone, but by the way we love.
We ask this in the name of Jesus Christ your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
Year C-Easter 7-John 17:20–26
Dear God,
Thank You for Jesus, who prayed for all of us to be one. Help us to love each other and stay united, just like You and Jesus are one.
Let our love show the world that Jesus came from You. Help us live in a way that brings others closer to You.
Thank You for loving us.
Stay close to us, and help us stay close to You.
Let Your love fill our hearts so we can share it with others every day.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
