Praying Without Doubt Nor Grudge
Sermons of the Servant (Mk 11-13)
The final week of Jesus’ earthly
life dawns; that period of time
which occupies more space in
the Gospels than any other stage
of Jesus’ ministry. His arrival in
Jerusalem coincides with the
preparations for the Feast of
Passover. Though events move
quickly, Jesus is never hurried.
There is time to clean the temple,
watch the widow contributes
her two mites, and give final
instructions to the disciples.
Lord, we ask not doubt nor grudge:
Jesus said: Have faith in God.
For assuredly I say to you,
whoever says to this mountain,
be removed and be cast into
the sea and does not doubt,
but believes that those things
he says will be done, he will have
whatever he says. Therefore,
You can pray for anything, and
if you believe, you will have it.
But when you are praying,
first forgive anyone you are
holding a grudge against, so that
your Father in heaven will forgive
your sins too (Mark 11:22-25).
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