Prayer for Holy Saturday – Very Rev. Prof. Konyinsola Ajayi, SAN.
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*Holy Saturday – Prayer for Spiritual Revival and Inner Illumination.*
Lord Jesus, Keeper of the Silence between death and dawn, on this *_Sabbatum Sanctum_*, (when heaven was silent and the earth stood still, when You lay in the tomb, hidden from sight yet sovereign still, and all creation held its breath), I come to the tomb —not as one who mourns without hope but— as one who waits for the new plant to rise from the dead one. Christ Jesus, You descended into the depths and shattered the gates of Sheol, You broke the silence not with words, but with victory —so now, enter into me, every tomb I carry, and into all that lies dormant, buried, forgotten within me to redeem the dead within me— resurrecting what has withered; and freeing what has been bound. Lord Jesus, O Lord of the Waiting, imbue within me the holiness of the in-between, let my faith not falter in the quiet, and let my hope not decay in delay.
Lord God, Eternal Father, Lord of the flood and its flow, Lord of Light and Flame — I come before You this Easter Eve, not in pride, but in the hunger that groans from the marrow of my soul —for my soul thirsts, my spirit cries out— not for earthly riches or fleeting glory, but for that which only You can bestow: the deep things of the Spirit, the fire that does not consume, the light that blinds only to awaken, and the treasures hidden in silence. I ask, O God, not from vanity or ambition, but from a sacred urgency within — that You would awaken in me the gifts You have already written into my soul before time began.
O Jesus Christ, the Master, Lord of the seed beneath the soil, the One who works in hidden places — open my ears to the voice that whispers in stillness; and grant me, Lord, eyes that see beyond the veil; ignite in me the gift of discernment; that I may recognise what is of You; and cast aside all that is not. Lord Jesus, the Most Wise, bestow upon me the gift of wisdom, that I may move with understanding, speaking not from the surface but from the depths where You dwell; let the gift of knowledge rise within me, that I may perceive what lies beneath appearances, and walk as one who knows the sacred map written in the hearts of humans and angels.
Eternal Father, the Living God, by Your Spirit, let the gift of prophecy awaken in my breath, not for my glory but to be Your vessel — voice that calls forth light in darkened places; grant me the gift of healing; make me a river of justice that never dies; grant that my hands may be instruments of peace, and my presence a balm for the wounded and weary; and pour into me the gift of tongues and interpretation, that I may sing and speak the languages of heaven, bridging the seen and the unseen, the known and the mysterious.
Grant me, Lord, the gift of faith unshakable —a root deep enough to withstand storms, a fire strong enough to move mountains, a trust so complete it walks on the winds of Spirit — and let none of these gifts remain buried in fear or slumber. Instead, Lord Jesus, break my shackles and yokes to set me free; unbind what has been dormant; awaken what has been silenced; make me ready, make me worthy; stir the flame of love in me; burn away all within me that resists You; refine my desires; and purify my motives.
Lord God Almighty, let me seek nothing for myself alone, but only for Your glory, the building of Your Kingdom, the blessing of others, and the joy of knowing You more deeply. Lord, I kneel before You with trembling heart, yet with boldness born of longing: saying – here I am; I yield; I ask; I wait; I burn. So, come, Holy Spirit, fulfil what You began; let it be done in me as it is in heaven.
*Amen.*
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*The Patriarch’s Note.*
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With deepest blessings and love, I am truly honoured to be considered your friend. Below are the *Key Bible Verses* that resonate with our profound prayer for *Spiritual Revival and Inner Illumination* on this Holy Saturday:
- *Psalm 139:23-24*
*_“Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me, and know my anxieties; And see if there is any wicked way in me, And lead me in the way everlasting.”_*
- *Isaiah 61:1*
*_“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me, Because the Lord has anointed Me To preach good tidings to the poor; He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives, And the opening of the prison to those who are bound;”_*
- *Ephesians 1:17-18*
*_“That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,”_*
- *Romans 8:11*
*_“But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you.”_*
- *2 Timothy 1:6-7*
*_“Therefore, I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you by the laying on of my hands. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.”_*
Holy Saturday is a time of quiet reflection and spiritual preparation for Christians, as we await the resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday. It marks the end of Holy Week and the Lenten season. Therefore, in this sacred time of *Sabbatum Sanctum*, we embrace the stillness and anticipation of resurrection. The verses above remind us that even in the depths of darkness, God’s Spirit is alive and active, waiting to revive us and illuminate our paths. As Christ descended into the depths, so too can we descend into the depths of our hearts, seeking His light to break through our shadows. Our willingness to surrender and yield to His will creates fertile ground for revival.
*_In Jesus’ mighty Name, this day has become a pivotal moment for our spiritual renewal, igniting a passion for the gifts of the Spirit already planted within us. Amen._*
As we seek to become vessels of God’s love, mercy, and healing, let us remember that the same Spirit that raised Christ from the dead is at work in us, bringing forth new life and purpose.
In the hush of *Holy Saturday*, let us listen for the whisper of the Holy Spirit and be open to the transformative power of God that reshapes and revives our spirits, preparing us to celebrate the joy of resurrection.
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