Watching with Jesus

Eager to accept the challenge to keep watch with Jesus, during Lent I set aside a time to pray for one hour.

As I see Easter approaching, I remember Christ’s agony in Gethsemane, his disappointment over one who betrayed him and one who denied him.

On the cross, Jesus poured out his blood to purchase eternal life for me and for all who believe. I’m awestruck by such great love!

After a time, I ran out of words to express this love, and I began to think of other things. I thought about a family dealing with a job loss.

I prayed that the right job would open up. I prayed for the children’s emotional well-being. I prayed that financial needs would be met.

I wondered what I could do to help in a tangible way. When the answer came, I extended my prayer to follow through with action.

In my hour of watching with Jesus, I discovered that there are many ways to pray.

Write an uplifting note to someone who is ill or going through a tough time. Prepare meals for a family in crisis.

Take a person who is housebound to lunch or to a medical appointment.

Anything we do to improve the well-being of another one of God’s people can be a way of ‘watching with Jesus’.

Prayer: Dear heavenly Father, inspire us with creative ways to watch with Jesus. Amen