I am so sorry: this blog went out yesterday before I had finished editing it in WordPress. The “Save” and “Post” buttons are very close to each other, and as has happened before, I accidentally touched the wrong one. Here is the final, properly edited version. Later today I hope to post something new to make up for my mistake.
With love and many apologies, from Ruth xxx
Then the disciples worshiped him. “You a really are the Son of God!” They exclaimed (Luke 24:52; NLT).
My Lord and my God!” Thomas exclaimed (John 20:28; NLT).
I worship you, Jesus,
My Lord and my God –
Gladly embracing
Your staff, and your rod.
I’ll take up my cross,
And I’ll follow your way –
Giving up selfishness,
Serving, each day.
I’ll love every neighbour,
And stranger, and foe –
Greeting and helping
Wherever I go.
I’ll live in your hands,
And I’ll share in your pain –
Then, trusting your Gospel,
I won’t live in vain.
Then at three o’clock Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lema sabachthani?” which means “My God, my God, why have you abandoned me?” (Mark 15:34; NLT).
Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” When he had said this, he breathed his last (Luke 23:46; NIV).
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Even when I walk through the darkest valley, I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. Your rod and your staff protect and comfort me (Psalm 23:4; NLT).
Then he said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must turn from your selfish ways, take up your cross daily, and follow me” (Luke 9:23; NLT).