Devotional – April 14, 2025

Prayer of Confession and Words of Forgiveness from Palm Sunday worship.

Mayfair Heights United Methodist Church.

Prayer of Confession

Holy God, we want to run into the streets and sing your praise! 

We want to be bold and unashamed of this good-news Gospel. 

However, too often we find ourselves standing against the wall. 

Too often we stay quiet. 

Too often we let others carry the song.

Forgive us for the moments when we could lead the parade 

       but instead find ourselves standing on the sidelines. 

Show us which songs are ours to sing.

Show us which parades are ours to lead,

and then give us the courage and conviction to do both. 

With hope and honesty we pray, amen. 

Words Of Forgiveness

Friends, no matter where you are on the parade route—whether you are waving palm branches through the streets or standing against the wall, quiet and cautious—Jesus marched for you. Jesus’ love, his striving for justice and mercy, it was for you.

You are included in this story and nothing can ever change that. 

So hear these words and trust them deep in your bones:

We have reason to sing, for Jesus Christ loved you yesterday. Jesus Christ loves you today. And Jesus Christ will love you tomorrow. You are forgiven, claimed, and sent to serve. Go out and sing. Go out trusting these words. Amen. 

Peace Be With You. – Paul