Following the BBC’s recent survey on Christian’s beliefs surrounding Jesus’ resurrection in the UK, we’re sharing our heart for all of our churches this Holy Week to recognise, encounter and witness to the risen Jesus more fully. We’ve voiced it in this written prayer – please join us in using it to lift the church to Christ:
Lord Jesus,
please more fully enter every church
that claims your name,
and take your place as Risen and Reigning King
in each and every single one.
As Christians everywhere
walk through remembering
the incredible events of Holy Week again,
please Lord Jesus, please,
by the power of your Spirit,
may they truly welcome you
as the one who defeated death forever.
In your mercy, re-write the historical,
transformative truth of who you are
and what you have done
onto all of our hearts with robust, resilient faith.
For the sake of all who
do not yet know you
and need to hear your story
faithfully and accurately told,
and for the honour of your living name Lord Jesus
and all you won for us through your resurrection,
please – grave-conquering, life-winning God,
re-awaken your church to truly believe and follow you.
Amen.