Rev. Frederick A Kohler's Blog – March 2009 Archive (2)

May our celebration

raise us up and renew our lives!



Let us pray;

that the Risen Christ will raise us up

and renew our lives.

God our Father,

by raising Christ your Son

you conquered the power of death

and opened for us the way to eternal life.

Let our celebration today

raise us up and renew our lives

by the Spirit that is within us.

Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,

who lives and reigns with you and Holy… Continue

Lord, thank You that in our times of sorrow, we can find hope in You. When times of loss, grief and struggle enter our lives, Your presence gives us hope and strength to face each day. Help us to run to You for comfort, rather than becoming bitter over the sorrows of life. Remind us of Your promise of heaven, and help us to share it with those who have no hope. We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen