Wednesday of Holy Week
A Prayer for Spy Wednesday
Today, we reflect on Judas betraying You.
You invested countless hours in that relationship.
He was part of the core twelve disciples.
You brought him close, knowing the pain that he would inflict on You.
So, we take time to pause today because we come face to face with the Judas in us.
Our consumerism begs what’s in it for us.
Our pride makes us the captain of our ship.
Our sin leads us away from You.
Father, forgive us.
Create in us clean hearts.
Purify our motives and desires.
We are beggars for Your grace and mercy.
Your prayer reminds us, “Forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors…”
On this Spy Wednesday, You forgiving us provides power to forgive others.
We can take time today to consider those You’ve called us to reconcile.
This Holy Week stops us in Your radical love for us and to each other.
Our hearts are grateful that You willingly chose to forgive us.
Now today, give us the strength to forgive each other.
We hold on to the promise that You bring beauty from ashes.
Composed by Peter Englert
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| "The Kiss of Judas" | James Tissot On Display in the Brooklyn Museum |
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