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First Friday Prayers: Good Friday

April 7, 2023 by Lauren 6 Comments

Happy Good Friday!  I pray this day affords you some time to meditate on the sacrifices Jesus made for you and me.  And the huge significance of the cross.

 

“For I handed down to you as of first importance what I also received, that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures,  and that He was buried, and that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,” 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 NASB

 

If Good Friday commemorates the day Jesus died, why do we call it good?

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It’s because of the last part of our scripture passage for today.  “…that He was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures.”  We celebrate the day Christ died because he didn’t stay in the grave.  He rose again.

 

So why is this significant?  Because God loves us.  He is holy and cannot have any part of sin, which is a problem because we are all sinners.  The penalty for sin is death.  And not just a death in this body, but an eternity spent separated from God and all that is good.  So God sent a substitute, who had never sinned, to die in place of us all.

 

Last week I heard a great analogy.  When we decide to trust in Jesus and his sacrifice to save us from eternal death, God sees us through rose colored glasses.  He sees us as righteous because he sees us through the blood of Jesus.  Forgiven.  Made right.  Eternally secure.  That’s why the day Jesus died was a good day.  Will you join me thanking the Father by praying these scriptures?

 

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A read through of 10 Bible Verses for Healing a Broken Heart from Lisa Blair was just what I needed this week.  Maybe you would be encouraged by this too!

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Comments

  1. Lisa Blair says

    April 7, 2023 at 3:13 pm

    I’m so thankful, Lauren, “He sees us as righteous because He sees us through the blood of Jesus.” And thanks for the article highlight! May you and your family have a wonderful Easter!

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    • Lauren says

      April 7, 2023 at 3:54 pm

      Same to you, Lisa!

      Reply
  2. Linda Stoll says

    April 13, 2023 at 10:47 pm

    6 days later, I thank you for that prayer, Lauren. I say amen with you, friend.
    ✝️

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    • Lauren says

      April 14, 2023 at 10:28 am

      Amen, Linda. Thank you for praying with me.

      Reply
  3. Paula Short says

    April 23, 2023 at 9:20 am

    Praying with you today Lauren. I love joining you in prayer.
    Thank you for sharing this with Sweet Tea & Friends this month dear friend.

    Reply
    • Lauren says

      April 23, 2023 at 1:33 pm

      I’m so happy to pray with you, Paula!

      Reply

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