Easter Mercies: From ‘Australian Prayers’ by B Prewer
Christ is risen. The king of glory is among us. He entered the gates of our humanity. Who is the king of glory? The Lord of the stable and the cross, he is the king of glory.
Who is this king of glory? Jesus, the Word made flesh. He came to dwell among us and we saw his glory, such glory as befits the Father's true Son, full of grace and truth. Christ is risen indeed! Hallelujah!
God of the risen Lord Jesus, as we glory in your power which raised up your Son, give us more faith and hope. Help us to know the availability of your power in our weak lives.
When we despise and discourage ourselves; when we despise and discourage others; when we despise the grace of forgiveness, maintaining the spirit of bondage. Lord have mercy.
Hear the Gospel: Christ is risen! He is risen indeed! Who dares condemn us? Christ has died for us and Christ intercedes for us. What shall separate us from the love of Christ? Nothing - nothing today or tomorrow, nothing in life or death - shall separate us from God's love in Christ Jesus our Lord. AMEN.