The following prayers and scripture passages remind us of what we have because of Jesus’ death and resurrection.
Monday, April 12. Thank you Father, that through Jesus’ blood we are reconciled to you. “For God was pleased to have all his fullness dwell in him, and through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross” (Colossians 1:19-20).
Tuesday, April 13. Give thanks that through Jesus we may know the one true God. “And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us understanding, so that we may know him who is true; and we are in him who is true, in his Son Jesus Christ. He is the true God and eternal life” (1 John 5:20).
Wednesday, April 14. “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers and sisters. And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified” (Romans 8:28-30). Because of Jesus’ death and resurrection, I have been justified.
Thursday, April 15. “For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline” (2 Timothy 1:7). Because Jesus died and is risen, I have His Spirit, a Spirit not of timidity, but I am given power, love, and a sound mind.
Friday, April 16. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law” (Galatians 5:22-23). After Jesus ascended, He sent His Spirit to dwell in all believers, enabling us to bear much good fruit.
Saturday, April 17. “Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God” (Ephesians 5:1-2). Because of Jesus’ death and resurrection, I am His dearly loved child and His love enables me to love others.
Sunday, April 18. “For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins” (Colossians 1:13-14). When Jesus conquered sin, death and hell, He rescued me from the kingdom of darkness and brought me into His kingdom, where I am redeemed and forgiven.