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closer to Jesus

John 3:16
"For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

We are getting closer to Holy Week in our Lenten journey. It has been fulfilling studying the Parables of Jesus. He teaches us so many important things. Today we review what we have studied through the litany from our church service:

L: The grace of God, the compassion of Christ, and the hope of the Holy Spirit, be with you all
C: And also, with you!

L: Jesus, we praise You for how You speak to us through Your parables.
C: Have mercy and heal us.

L: Jesus, You warn us against being the Unforaiving Servant,
C: Lord, renew our hearts and give us the will to forgive those who have hurt us.

L: Almighty God Your grace and mercy are undeserved and freely given to us. (Workers in the Vineyard)
C: Lord, correct Us, when we think You owe US good things in this life when we do good things.

L: Jesus, You teach us to be persistent in our prayers (Persistent Widow)
C: Day after day, conform our hearts and prayers to Your good and gracious will.

L: Heavenly Father, You command us to let our lights shine in the midst of the darkness of this world. (Lamp on the Stand)
C: Fill us with Your Holy Spirit so our lives will shine in ways that glorify You in every way!

L: Jesus, when You tell us the parable of the two wayward sons You tell us about ourselves
C: Protect us from chasing after the things of this world and from having a hard-hearted attitude toward others.

L: Lord, You plant the seeds of faith in our hearts, Help us to grow and mature in our faith over these next days, weeks, months, and years. (Mustard Seed / Sower and the Seeds)
C: Lord, have mercy on us. Fill us, renew us and heal us. Amen.

I pray that the Holy Ghost will inspire you to grow closer to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. 
Amen. 
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