Terce

OBSERVANCE:

9 AM, Mid-Morning or when you break

FOCUS:

Terce focuses on Jesus' journey toward the cross and includes prayers for strength in fasting & almsgiving. 

SUGGESTED POSTURE:

While standing or sitting in an upright position, with your eyes open.

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OPENING PRAYER:

Lord, hold me close.

I need You.

Fill me with Your Spirit and lead me in Your truth.

SCRIPTURE READING: 

John 16:7-16 (Jesus’ words of preparation for his disciples)

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"I assure you that it is better for you that I go away. If I don’t go away, the Companion won’t come to you. But if I go, I will send him to you."

"When he comes, he will show the world it was wrong about sin, righteousness, and judgment. He will show the world it was wrong about sin because they don’t believe in me. He will show the world it was wrong about righteousness because I’m going to the Father and you won’t see me anymore. He will show the world it was wrong about judgment because this world’s ruler stands condemned."

"I have much more to say to you, but you can’t handle it now. However, when the Spirit of Truth comes, he will guide you in all truth. He won’t speak on his own, but will say whatever he hears and will proclaim to you what is to come. He will glorify me, because he will take what is mine and proclaim it to you. Everything that the Father has is mine. That’s why I said that the Spirit takes what is mine and will proclaim it to you. Soon you won’t be able to see me; soon after that, you will see me.”"

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PRAYER & REFLECTION: 

Consider your dependence on God. What does it look like to depend on God?

Take a moment of silence to recognize God’s gifts and how we might share them with each other.

CONFESSION & BENEDICTION:

God, I acknowledge my need for You.

In my weakness, be my strength.

In my sin, be my forgiveness.

In my life, be my guide.