An Easter Prayer of Celebration, he is risen by Debbie McDaniel.

He is not here, he has risen just as he said, Matthew 286.

Such incredible miraculous life-changing words, he is not here for he has risen.

His power could not be contained in a grave. His love could not be conquered by death.

His truth could never be buried and forgotten.

Jesus Christ rose again, he is victorious, and he makes all things new.

The very purpose of this Easter weekend reminds us that no matter what we've been through in the past,

what we might be facing today, or what uncertainties tomorrow may hold.

Christ alone is our hope. He conquered death, he rose from the grave, he is all powerful.

He breathes new life so that we can live free.

We have so much to celebrate today, for he has risen, he has risen indeed.

Dear God, thank you that you make all things new.

Thank you for the victory and power in your name.

Thank you that you hold the keys over death, and that by your might, Christ was raised from the

grave, paving the way for us to live free. Thank you that you had a plan, thank you that you made

away. We praise you for your great strength, we praise you for your lavish love,

we praise you for you our conqueror, victor, redeemer and friend, we praise you that you alone

are our deliverer, you are worthy, you are our everlasting Father, our great and awesome God.

We confess our need for you. We ask that you would renew our hearts, minds and lives

for the days ahead. We pray for your spirit of refreshing to fill us again.

Keep your words of truth planted firmly within us,

help us to keep focused on what is pure and right. Give us the power to be obedient to your word.

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