John 6:35 –
This passage is the inspiration for the hymn “I heard the Voice of Jesus say.” LSB #752
Lay down, thou weary one, lay down thy head upon My breast
I came to Jesus as I was, So weary, worn and sad;
I found in Him a resting place, And He has made me glad.
Christ suffered in the Garden of Gethsemane. He felt both the pain and agony that are a part of the human lot. As a human being, He prayed to have the cup of suffering removed. Yet, He also prayed that God’s will be accomplished.
Christ suffered on the cross. He felt the physical pain of being nailed to the cross. He was utterly rejected by His Father. He was weighed down with the awesome burden of the sins of the whole world. When we come to Him, He offers us complete and total rest.
This past week we celebrated Independence Day. We give thanks to God for the freedoms we enjoy as society and nation. Especially this year we pray for those who have been placed in the position of leadership that by their guidance we may live our lives in quietness and peace.
Collect
for humility - O God, You resist the proud and give grace
to the humble. Grant us true humility after the likeness of Your only Son that
we may never be arrogant and prideful and thus provoke Your wrath but in all lowliness
be made partakers of the gifts of Your grace; through Jesus Christ, our Lord.
Prayers for humility Lutheran Service Book, © 2006 Concordia Publishing House, St. Louis
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