Jesus said,  “I am the good shepherd; I know my own sheep, and they know me, just as my Father knows me and I know the Father. So I sacrifice my life for the sheep“.
(John 10:14-15 NLT)

As I listen to the many reports of the coronavirus pandemic, my heart grieves. I believe Jesus, also, sees, and he calls us to pray with him. Let us be faithful in intercession. It is an act of love.

The following song flowed from my heart as I spent time with Jesus this week.


Jesus took three friends to the Garden with him
He wanted them to support him in prayer
What did they do?
They closed their eyes
Closed their eyes and fell asleep
Closed their eyes and fell asleep
Closed their eyes and fell asleep
 
Jesus took three friends to the Garden with him.
He wanted them to support him in prayer.
What did they do?
They left him alone.
Left him alone to pray and weep
Left him alone to pray and weep
Left him alone to pray and weep
 
Jesus knelt alone in a separate place
He wept so hard his sweat was blood
Why did he weep?
Because of love
Love for his Father and love for his sheep
Love for his Father and love for his sheep
Love for his Father and love for his sheep
 
Jesus looks, today, for some friends who will pray
They feel the pain of the struggling sheep
What will they do?
They will stay awake.
Stay awake to pray and weep
Stay awake to pray and weep
Stay awake to pray and weep
 
Jesus looks, today, for some friends who will pray
They feel the pain of the struggling sheep
Why will they weep?
Because of love
Love for their Father and love for his sheep
Love for their Father and love for his sheep
Love for their Father and love for his sheep
 
4/7/20
Jane Ault

10 Responses

  1. This is so inspiring and thought provoking.
    Thank you Jane
    Easter blessings for you and your family
    Debbie

    1. Thank you, Debbie. May God bless you and your family with peace and health, as you celebrate what Jesus has done in the special season.

      1. Thank you Jane! It was so good to hear you share your song on Friday as we joined for the Good Friday service. God’s creative heart is so evident! May the Hope of the Risen Christ fill your hearts !

        1. I am so glad we can join one another, even if it is from a distance, in celebration of our Lord’s victory. Thank you for your words of encouragement, Donna.

  2. Lovely, Thank-you Jane. Being in isolation is turning out to be a beautiful way to focus on the true meaning of the Easter message. A closer walk with Him…

    1. You are welcome, Deborah. Yes, this isolation time is a great opportunity to grow closer to Jesus and appreciate the Easter message. Peace and blessings, as you meditate on the true meaning of Easter.

    1. Thank you, Maureen. You can listen to me singing it at the New Hope Community Church in Potsdam website, as it’s recorded for the service there at 7 tonight.

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