Prayer of Understanding

Jesus, Risen Lord,

Help us on our journey to find you. Too often we look for you among the dead. We think of you as having walked on earth many centuries ago.

We follow you to the tomb. But, then, we stop.

We think the reality of a Risen Lord was giving only to the disciples and Holy women.

Give us the reverence and humility so that we, too, may hear the angels message.

Help us to look for you among the living.

Help us to search for you in our day among the community of your followers.

Don't let us sorrow or despair alone at the door of an empty tomb.

Let us, too, recognize you among the living.

Bless us with the peace and joy of that discovery.

Show us how to worship you, the Risen Lord.

Amen.

By: Marilyn Oliver Re: Bible