As we walk through Holy Week with Jesus, I want to share a prayer with you that I found particularly meaningful this week. I look forward to worshiping with you at our Maundy Thursday service and at our Easter services on Sunday! I love you, Union Family, may God fill you up with his love this week as we walk with Jesus toward the cross.
A Prayer for Holy Week- Author Unknown
Loving God,
As we walk the solemn road of Holy Week, we come to you with full hearts—full of wonder, full of sorrow, full of gratitude.
You walked this road before us, Jesus. You did not turn away from suffering but entered fully into our pain to redeem it.
As we remember the palm branches and the cries of “Hosanna,” remind us that you wore a crown of thorns for us.
As we remember you kneeling to wash feet, teach us the humility of love in action.
As we gather at the table, break the bread, and share the cup, nourish us with grace and bind us together in hope.
In the shadow of Gethsemane, help us stay awake to your presence, even when the night feels long and the burden feels heavy.
On the road to Calvary, give us the courage to follow, even when the way is hard, and remind us that no cross is carried alone.
Lord, as we move through this Holy Week, may we not rush to Easter morning. Let us sit at the foot of the cross, honoring the depth of your sacrifice and the wideness of your love.
And when the stone is rolled away, and the dawn breaks with resurrection light, may we rise renewed—ready to live as people of the Risen Christ, servants of the One who conquered death with love.
In the name of Jesus, our Savior and Redeemer, Amen.