Triune God -
Our sacred text teaches us all that Jesus did and taught from the beginning to his ascension into heaven.
We give thanks for Jesus’ birth, life, death, resurrection, and ascension. We give thanks for Christ’s appearance, Christ’s words about God’s reign, and Christ’s promise of the Holy Spirit.
We wonder when the full restoration of Your kingdom will occur, but Jesus teaches us that it is not for us to know these times or periods. Our task is to receive the Holy Spirit and serve as Your witnesses. Through the power of the Holy Spirit, may we be Christ’s body on earth.
Jesus - lifted up and taken from our sight, we gaze up toward heaven trusting that You will return in the same way you ascended. May we serve You as we wait for Your promised return.
In the name of the One who empowers us to be witnesses, we pray.
Amen.
(This week’s texts and prayers honor the Ascension of the Lord.)