The Prayer of the Day:
Merciful God, your Son was lifted up on the cross to draw all people to himself. Grant that we who have
been born out of his wounded side may at all times find mercy in him, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord,
who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen
Worship Insight:
Life and death stand side by side as we enter into Good Friday. In John’s passion account, Jesus reveals the power and glory of God even as he is put on trial and sentenced to death. Standing with the disciples at the foot of the cross, we pray for the whole world in the ancient bidding prayer, as Christ’s death offers life to all. We gather in solemn devotion but always with the promise that the tree around which we assemble is indeed a tree of life.
