Here’s a thoughtful opening prayer for Palm Sunday written by John van de Laar, and posted on his excellent website, Sacredise.
Prayer for Palm Sunday: The King is Coming
The King is coming.
Our God arrives, clothed in frail human flesh,
riding a meek donkey's foal.
This is not the first time You have come to us, O God
The history of human affairs is the history of Your arrival among us,
As Creator,
Purpose-Giver,
Liberator,
Prophet's voice and
Priest's desire.
The story of each of our lives is the story of Your coming to us,
As Comforter,
Friend,
Example,
Challenger
Abundant-Life-Provider,
And so we praise You;
Open our eyes to Your Presence, Lord;
Come to us again, Lord;
Hosanna – Save us again, Lord.
And be glorified among us.
For You are our God.
Amen.
— written by John van de Laar. Copyright © 2006 Sacredise. Posted on the Sacredise website. http://www.sacredise.com/
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