Resurrection Strength

So, what strength can we draw from meeting the risen Christ. Paul, writing to the Corinthians said , “Our firm decision is to work from this focused centre: One man died for everyone. That puts everyone in the same boat. He included everyone in his death so that everyone could also be included in his life, a resurrection life, a far better life than people ever lived on their own.” 1 Corinthians 5:15 (The Message) 

The psalmist talks about raising our heads, - Psalms 3:3 NLT, “But you, O LORD, are a shield around me; you are my glory, the one who holds my head high.”

Take time to ponder this Easter Litany

Hold your head high, Christ has risen

Rejoice and shout

Christ has come calling us home

Home to the heart of God

Home to God’s living presence

Home to God’s banquet feast

Hold your head high, Christ has risen

Death has been conquered

Christ has come calling us home

He has renewed and restored us

All that was broken has been made whole

All that was dislocated has been set right

Hold your head high, Christ has risen

Carry forward God’s healing

Christ has come calling us home

To a world where truth and justice triumph

To a place where abundance flourishes

To a community where generosity flourishes

Hold your head high, Christ has risen

Christ has come calling us home

Your redemption is complete

God’s eternal world has begun

Love reigns over all

Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Christ has risen indeed.

Prayer

Almighty God,

through your only Son you overcame death

and opened to us the light of eternity.

Enlighten our minds and kindle our hearts

with the presence of your Spirit,

that we may hear your words of comfort and challenge

in the reading of the scriptures,

through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.