Lent 2021: Embraced – Day 38 – What is the gift of silence?
John 13.1-15 What are you waiting for at this point in your life? What does the silence of Holy Thursday teach you?

John 13.1-15 What are you waiting for at this point in your life? What does the silence of Holy Thursday teach you?
Matthew 26.14-26 "Where sin abounds, grace abounds." -Romans 5:20 We cannot say and live out our efforts for God on our own power. We need to surrender it to God's power to give us the grace to live to the demands of our "yes" to him.
John 13.21-33, 36-38 Words that can touch one's emotions are good. But words that one can hang on to is better.
John 12.1-11 Mary understood that she should give Jesus the best. What do we give to the Lord? Should we give generously to the One who gave His life for us? Lord, in giving to You, may I give my all. Amen
God created you to bounce
John 11.45-56 Are you willing to sacrifice so that others may live? Lord Jesus, thank You for dying for us so that we may be saved. Amen.
John 10.31-42 God not only loves you, He likes you. Whenever you feel unworthy, remember that nothing that you do can make God love you more nor less. He loves you just the way you are.
Luke 1.26-38 What different paths has God given you? Are you opening to God's will despite the difficulties you may encounter in obeying Him?
John 8.31-42 If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything?" - Mark Twain Lord, let me remain in Your Word so that I may know the truth and, thus, be free. Amen.
John 8.21-30 Does knowing more about Jesus make you like Him more? Does listening to His words make you believe Him?
John 8.1-11 When did you last receive forgiveness from somebody? When did you last forgive somebody? What did you feel after these experiences.
Come and Eat
John 7.40-53 How can we learn more about Jesus? You may not have a deep relationship with Him yet but it's never too late to have one.
Matthew 1.16, 18-21, 24a When facing tough decisions, be like Joseph. Trust God even if there is no clarity yet and watch as His wonderful plans unfold before you.
John 5.18, 31-47 Are you able to see the deeds of Jesus and hear the Word of the Father in the daily events of your life? Do this bring you to greater faith? Lord, let me believe so that I may see.
John 5.16-30 Have you ever put off God's command for you to do something? What do you think could have happened if you followed Him right away?
John 5.1-16 Are you praying and nothing seems to be happening? Could it be that you are putting our hopes on the wrong things?
John 4.43-54 Do you believe in Jesus? Why? Is it because of what He does or because of who He is?
God loves small
Luke 18.9-14 He who exalts himself will be brought down. He who humbles himself will be exalted. What kind of person do you want to be?
Mark 12.28b-34 When you have to choose, always choose to love. Because love never fails.
Luke 11.14-23 Don't look for a sign. Look for a saint.
Matthew 5: 17-19 Over and above, we have Jesus who does not belong to the realm of the make-believe because Jesus is the one whom we believe.
Matthew 18: 21-35 Do you find it hard to forgive? If so, who is that person whom you find hard to forgive? What does Jesus want you to do? Jesus, may I love and forgive like You. Bless the person whom I find difficult to forgive.
Luke 4: 24-30 When we go astray, we reject God's love. Let's die to our sins so we can live for Christ. Jesus, grant me the courage to always follow your will, even if it would make me unpopular. Amen
I found something more valuable
Luke 15.1-3, 11-32 Has there been a time in your life when you felt God's compassion despite your sinfulness? Lord, may I be like you, merciful and forgiving. Amen
Luke 16: 19-31 Earthly life is short but eternal life is long. Being mindful of what we do today determines where we will be tomorrow.
Matthew 21: 33-43, 45-46 We can place our trust in our faith or in our fear. Nevertheless, God trusts you.
Matthew 20.17-28 The moment we are truly open with God, that is when we become our true selves.