Lord Jesus Christ, we offer you thanks and praise, and by your Word we beseech you to open our eyes, our ears, and our hearts. Lift the veil so we might see your resurrection life at work in our midst, and know that in you we have the assurance of our own resurrection. In this dawning of spring, in your beautiful creation we see all around us, have us see the reflection and foretaste of your new creation to come. Have us rejoice in the assured hope of the resurrection life we already possess on account of you. The King of kings reigns, for He has risen.
Lord, when we are worried, ashamed, and fearful in our sin, have us remember that in you there is no fear, because you have conquered sin, death, and the devil. The tomb is empty, and we no longer have to fear the grave because you have already been there. The King of Kings reigns, for He has risen. When we are shaken by the tribulations of this age, help us remember your promise “I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
We do not have to be afraid, for you have redeemed us. You have summoned us by name, and we are yours, never to be forsaken.
When we pass through the waters, you are with us.
When we pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over us.
When we walk through the fire, we will not be burned.
For you are the Lord, our God, the Holy One of Israel, our Savior.
The King of kings reigns, for He has risen. He has risen indeed, Hallelujah!
AMEN.