Here’s a prayer inspired by John
20:19-31, where Jesus appears to the disciples after his resurrection. It was written by Rev. Abi.
Prayer for Easter 2
(inspired by John 20: 19-31)
Lord,
We find ourselves in the locked doors of
ourselves
just as the disciples were behind closed
doors.
We too are afraid, perhaps for a
different reason than theirs.
But we too need the breath of the Holy
Spirit to take away our fears
so that we can come out from behind
these locked doors.
Lord, we are like Thomas with our
questions and our doubts.
We sometimes need to see in order to
believe,
we need you in order to have faith.
Lord, we too need the peace you bring
because our world is fraught with
violence, and unrest.
Lord, just as Thomas confessed you are
his Lord and his God,
we boldly claim for our lives.
Lord we thank you for the blessing you
have given us,
the ones who believe without seeing.
Lord, may the doors of our churches be
open to all
and that doubters be welcomed here.
~
written by Rev Abi, and posted on Rev
Abi’s Long and Winding Road blog. http://vicarofwadley.blogspot.ca/
