Contemplating and meditating on the 7 Cries of Jesus on the Cross recorded in the gospels.

In this prayer, a reflection on what Christ has achieved as much as what He said, we are reminded that our requests, though they may seem large, are tiny compared for what Christ has in store for us. Jesus in his response to the thief went BIGGER and sooner than the meagre request. How much mercy was waiting to burst out for us in Christ!

Written and read by Sammy Davies

Inspired by Luke 23:39-43

Silently You suffered

A King concealed amongst criminals

Majesty unravelled and exposed

What a sight - even to those who hung stripped with You

To most a spectacle worthy of ridicule

But to some the truth at last revealed

How wonderful that You would enter in

How magnificent that You would stand in

How amazing that You would be our substitute

When questions and doubts and confusion abound

Your Cross supplies the answers

Your love, made broken flesh, the final word

Alone we are helpless

Alone we are exposed

But near You there is hope

Cause our faith to grow

Give us renewed conviction

Make us bold to approach our King

Even as we summon the courage to make our requests

Spying some small gift on some distant shore

You are preparing a lasting legacy to be received even today

Grace and Mercy are currency

So, silence the mocking in our ears

Silence the mocking in our hearts

Silence the fear that warns us to keep our distance

For You have said

To those who come

“Today - You will be with me”

Amen