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“Now is the judgment of this world; now will the ruler of this world be cast out. And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.”
— John 12:31–32

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He is risen, He is risen indeed.

Today is a reminder that we can pray and live in confidence that the ruler of this world has been cast out, that the voice of accusation is condemned, and that your prayers, whether they be whispers or shouts, are now energized by resurrection power.

Jesus said when He is lifted up that He would draw all people to himself. We could also say that he draws all of us to himself. There is no part of you and me that can escape his gravitational pull. Period.

Sin and shame, doubt and despair, loss and loneliness, they will all bow a knee to the Eternal One, for their power, though strong, is inevitably temporal. They cannot defeat His Life.

Response

Risen Lord,
We thank You for Your blood and tears,
for the stone rolled away,
for Your life that overcomes death.
Let this day remind us that nothing is beyond Your reach.
May we live as Easter people—
full of hope, joy, and resurrection power. Amen.

Closing Thoughts

I want to thank those of you who responded to the survey on how I can better serve you with these prayer guides. There’s no question that your feedback will help shape what I share in the months to come. I’m also very grateful for the kind words and encouragement.

It’s an honor to share this space in your inbox.

Praying with you,

Addison

 

 

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