When We Feel Forsaken--April 14, 2017

[From March 25, 2005 archive]

Abraham intended to inflict mortal harm

upon his son, but did not forsake him.

Surely you loved your Son

more than Abraham loved his,

yet when he most needed you,

your Son felt forsaken.

 

The disciples also felt forsaken;

they were not prepared

for what was happening to you,

could not comprehend

where you were going.

At times we feel forsaken as well—

times when you seem far removed

from the words of our groaning.

Therefore, we pray you,

prepare our minds for action;

discipline us; set all our hope

on the grace that Jesus Christ

will bring us.

Lectionary Readings

Ps. 22; 148; 105; 130

Gen. 22:1-14

1 Peter 1:10-20

John 13:36-38

       

Selected Verses

Ps. 22:1

My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?

            Why are you so far from helping me, from the words of my groaning?

Gen. 22:7a

Isaac said to his father Abraham, “Father!”  And he said, “Here I am, my son.”

1 Peter 1:13

Therefore prepare your minds for action; discipline yourselves; set all your hope on the grace that Jesus Christ will bring you when he is revealed.

John 13:36a

Simon Peter said to [Jesus], “Lord, where are you going?”