Good Friday Prayer – Very Rev. Prof. Konyinsola Ajayi, SAN.

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*Good Friday – Blessings of Calvary and the Cross*

 

Lord God Almighty, Who rides the heavens to help humankind, Who in His excellency rules the nations, and in His mercy and love, sent His only begotten Son to come to earth, suffer and die for man, I come before You, this holy and fearsome day, bowing before the mystery of the Cross of Calvary, and praying that You have mercy upon me, deliver me, pardon and redeem in me what was lost in me. O Holy One, veiled in suffering and crowned with thorns, on this sacred Friday, I fall silent beneath the shadow of Your Cross, in wonder, tears, and praise – praying You crown me with Your boundless grace; let the shadow of Calvary cover me; and Lord, remove every thorn in my flesh, every hidden torment that presses upon my mind and soul; and remove the crown of challenges on my head.

 

Jesus, Lamb of God,  You carried what I could not; You bore the crushing weight of sin —mine and all humanity’s. You were pierced for our transgressions, bruised for our iniquities, and by Your wounds, we are healed — so Lord Jesus, carry —not just lighten— my burden; heal me of all diseases; and make me whole in You. Lord God, Who thunders through the skies in majesty, yet stooped in mercy to redeem dust, let me sit in Calvary’s silence and stare into its mystery. Let me feel the tremble of earth, the tearing of the veil, and the stillness of heaven as the Lamb was slain – so the blessings of this day may be entirely upon me. O Christ, keep me at the foot of Your Cross, so pride dies in me, and love is born in my heart, and let Your mercy write a new covenant over me. Lord Jesus, O hope of every contrite heart, O joy of all the meek, let this death be my death, that Your resurrection may my life; as You descend to hell, take with You to the void of life all that ails, hampers, hinders or disturbs me, known and unknown; bury my shame and all my striving there inT hades. Lord Jesus, let Your blood cover me, let Your words remake me, and let Your sacrifice possess me. I ask these penitently.

 

*Amen.*

 

 

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*The Patriarch’s Notes.*

 

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With heartfelt blessings and encouragement, I embrace the privilege of being your partner in faith, and I am honoured to present some *KEY BIBLE VERSES* that resonate well with the theme of *Good Friday – Blessings of Calvary and the Cross*.

 

 

1. *Isaiah 53:5*

 

   *_“But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed.”_*

 

2. *1 Peter 2:24* 

 

   *_“Who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness — by whose stripes you were healed.”_*

 

3. *Galatians 6:14*

 

   *_“But God forbid that I should boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.”_*

 

4. *John 3:16*

 

   *_“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”_*

 

5. *Matthew 27:51*

 

   *_“Then, behold, the temple’s veil was torn in two from top to bottom; the earth quaked, and the rocks were split.”_*

 

 

 

On this solemn day of reflection and reverence, we are reminded that the cross of Calvary is not just a symbol of suffering but also a profound testament to unconditional love, sacrifice, and redemption. Each wound Christ bore represents the deep price paid for our transgressions, echoing God’s mercy and grace.

 

As you pray for deliverance, healing, and the removal of burdens, remember that the darkness of *Good Friday* is transformed into the light of hope. The tearing of the veil signals our reconciliation with God, allowing us to approach Him freely with our prayers, burdens, and needs.

 

Let this *_Good Friday_* be a time of profound connection to Jesus’s heart, which desires to ease our struggles and transform our lives. Embrace the reality that Christ’s death opens the way for new life and resurrection in each of us. As we sit in silence before the Cross, let it be a reminder of our call to humble ourselves, surrender our burdens, and embrace the love that God offers through Christ’s sacrifice.

 

*_O LORD, let the blessings of Calvary wash over us all, restoring and renewing our spirit, while this holy day strengthens our faith as we anchor our hope in the power of resurrection._*

 

AMEN.

 

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