Reflection

“The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” –1 Corinthians 1:18

Prayer

Saving love,

For those who believe, the image of your cross is a source of hope and salvation—the emblem of how deeply you loved us and poured yourself out so that we might rise with you in resurrection power. Even as that message seems like foolishness to others, we give thanks that it continues to inspire and empower our mission today, extending your compassionate ministry to all those in need, especially those who are poor, dying, and underserved. For their sake as much as our own, let the transformative power of your sacrificial love continue to fill us and overflow to a world in need of hope. Amen.

Call to Action

Take a few minutes today to focus and meditate on a personally significant image or emblem of sacrificial love. Let that image inspire my work and ministry.