A Prayer about Perfect Peace
Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, even so I am sending you.’ John 20:21
Heavenly Father,
Even as Holy Week begins,
may we remember its conclusion.
In the days leading up to his death,
Jesus suffered physical, mental, and emotional pain.
And yet, he always remained at peace,
because he knew he had been sent by you to complete a mission—
to bring your people back to your loving embrace.
Now, we your people carry on that mission.
And sometimes we too will suffer physical, mental, and emotional pain.
When we do,
may we remember Christ’s words
and know his profound comfort:
‘Peace be with you.’
In Jesus’ peace-bringing name. Amen.
Read John 20:19-23.
Elizabeth Reynolds Turnage
author, life and legacy coach, speaker
Elizabeth Reynolds Turnage is the author of Preparing for Glory: Biblical Answers to 40 Questions on Living and Dying in Hope of Heaven.
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