Good Friday Reflections

All thanks and praise be to eternal God, for His love, mercy and grace. For the sacrifice for sins, through the atoning blood of Jesus Christ, Savior and Lord. For the promised Holy Spirit given—our Comforter, Teacher and Guide. Amen.

Do you know Him today? Come as you are; His arms are open wide.

Believe on Him whom God raised from the dead, and be saved.

New Testament Bible Readings

The Gospel According to John | Chapters 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 & 21

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Devotion for Today: Healer and Restorer of Broken Lives

Merciful and gracious God, is He who stands ready to forgive, pardoning sin and purging iniquity. Oh, that men would serve Him and worship Him only, the Healer and Restorer of broken lives. He delights in the beautification of His people, whom He has called for His glory. 

Bible Reading:

I will be as the dew unto Israel: he shall grow as the lily, and cast forth his roots as Lebanon. His branches shall spread, and his beauty shall be as the olive tree, and his smell as Lebanon. 

They that dwell under his shadow shall return; they shall revive as the corn, and grow as the vine: the scent thereof shall be as the wine of Lebanon. 

Ephraim shall say, What have I to do anymore with idols? I have heard him, and observed him: I am like a green fir tree. From me is thy fruit found.

Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? Prudent, and he shall know them? For the ways of the Lord are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein. (Hosea 14:5-9)

A Prayer:

Plant Your Word in our hearts, Lord God. Let it find good soil and sprout; grow and produce an abundance of fruit of the Spirit. Lead and guide us in the paths of Your righteousness. Be thou glorified! In Your holy name, we pray. Amen.

- A Walk In The Garden Devotions

The Sin-Bearing Messiah

Jesus, God's sacrificial Lamb without blemish, died for our sins, to reconcile us back to God. Thank You Lord for Your mercy and grace!

Whosoever will may come; believe in the Lord Jesus Christ and be saved. Oh, how He loves you and me!

Related Bible Readings: John 3:16-21; Luke, Chapter 23; Colossians 1:20-23

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Bible Verses About Love

Friday Inspiration

An Invitation to be Born Again

Jesus, The Good Shepherd is calling all His lost sheep to the fold. He is knocking at the door of your heart. Open the door, and let Him in. You will receive forgiveness for your sins and your name will be written in heaven. You will receive His peace that surpasses all understanding. You will discover the purpose for which you were born: created in His image to bring glory to His name. He knows you better than you know yourself. He will give you power to live for Him by His grace. The gifts of the Spirit He will pour into your life and make you a vessel fit for His use. You will have your trials and tribulations, but you will know His presence in them. You will be more than a conqueror through Him who loves you. Don't delay, Jesus is calling today.

Grow in Grace and the Knowledge of His Will

Inspirational Thought For Today

What we want for ourselves or others is not necessarily what God has in His plans for our lives. Grow in grace and the knowledge of His will.

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Devotion: A Dedicated Life— Surrendered to God for His Purpose

Every Season Has a Purpose

Inspirational Thought For Today

The winter season has passed... even so in our spiritual lives, we recognize that God takes us through our seasons in order that Christ may be formed in us -- that we may grow in grace and the knowledge of him who owns our lives; we are not our own. Every season has a purpose, and doesn't last forever. Rejoice! God is the chief architect of our lives and we are instruments of His grace and power. 

- A Walk In The Garden Devotions