He was pierced for our transgressions (Isaiah 53:5; NIV).
The word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword,
it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow;
it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart (Hebrews 4:12; NIV).
1. Pierce my side, Lord,
Enter in,
And help me fight
Each urge to sin.
2. Pierce my mind
And come to stay;
Prompt me to keep
Mean thoughts at bay.
3. Pierce my heart, Lord,
Lodge there; rest;
And strengthen me
To face each test.
4. Pierce my soul;
Make it your home;
Then I will be
Your flesh and bone.
References
1. One of the soldiers pierced Jesus’ side with a spear, bringing a sudden flow of blood and water (John 19:34; NIV).
Keep watch and pray, so that you will not give in to temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the body is weak (Mark 14:38; NLT).
2. We take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5; NIV).
3. The pain will be so bad it will pierce your heart (Jeremiah 4:18; NET).
Peter’s words pierced their hearts, and they said to him and to the other apostles, “Brothers, what should we do?” (Acts 2:37; NLT).
The Lord tests the heart (Proverbs 17:3; NLT).
Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows (John 16:33; NLT).
4. A sword will pierce your very soul (Luke 2:35; NLT).
Jesus replied, “All who love me will do what I say. My Father will love them, and we will come and make our home with each of them” (John 14:23; NLT).
All of you together are Christ’s body, and each of you is a part of it (1 Corinthians 12:27; NLT).
Hello everyone. I’ve been thinking a lot about our shadow side recently – all the parts of ourselves we prefer to hide, ignore and forget. If we are to become whole, we need to face and accept them all, sharing them with God, who already knows everything about us. I find it fascinating that even Jesus had a shadow side, which he had to face and accept during his time on earth – hence today’s prayer.