We deserve to die for our crimes, but this man hasn’t done anything wrong.” 42Then he said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your Kingdom.”43And Jesus replied, “I assure you, today you will be with me in paradise.”

When the Roman officer who stood facing him saw how he had died, he exclaimed, “This man truly was the Son of God!”

When the Roman officer23:47a Greek the centurion. overseeing the execution saw what had happened, he worshiped God and said, “Surely this man was innocent.

Lord God my Father,

I repent of my way and surrender to your desire. Help me to see your Truth and follow it without distraction. Draw me close and protect me.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

But when the leading priests and the elders made their accusations against him, Jesus remained silent.

Actually, I was born and came into the world to testify to the truth. All who love the truth recognize that what I say is true.”

So to pacify the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. He ordered Jesus flogged with a lead-tipped whip, then turned him over to the Roman soldiers to be crucified.

 “You would have no power over me at all unless it were given to you from above. So the one who handed me over to you has the greater sin.”

.“We have no king but Caesar,” the leading priests shouted back.

Lord God my Father,

Keep my heart under your influence, keep me from opening my mouth when allowing your silence is greater. Keep my thoughts from disturbing the Truth you lay on me. Help me to amplify your Love to those I come in contact with and silence the great deceiver.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

At that moment the Lord turned and looked at Peter. Suddenly, the Lord’s words flashed through Peter’s mind:

The leading priests picked up the coins. “It wouldn’t be right to put this money in the Temple treasury,” they said, “since it was payment for murder.”27:6 Greek since it is the price for blood.

Lord God my Father,

Keep me strong as I am tested, protect me from falling to deceit.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen

“Abba, Father,”14:36 Abba is an Aramaic term for “father.” he cried out, “everything is possible for you. Please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.”

“My Father! If it is possible, let this cup of suffering be taken away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine.”

But Jesus said, “No more of this.” And he touched the man’s ear and healed him.

 But this is your moment, the time when the power of darkness reigns.”

Lord God my Father,

Everything is possible, so I give all my struggles to you and pray for your healing power to release me from them. Give me a heart at peace with my desire to do your will above my own. Show me how to accept your healing grace and turn from my desire towards your design.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen