A Good Friday Prayer

Lord, it's Friday and I am thankful.  As You know, Friday is always a good day for me.  It's the end of the work week and the beginning of the weekend.  I can come home and relax, read, watch the Cubs, go to a movie with my wife or my daughter.  Bottom line, I like Fridays!

However, today is Good Friday, and I have to admit it is a day that makes me think a bit too much.  Yes, I think about my Savior's sacrifice on the cross for me.  About the resurrection and how His willing sacrifice has forever changed my life.  But Lord, hear me out.  I also think about my life as a Christian and this is where it gets complicated.

I admit I have struggled.  At times I get angry and my feelings get hurt.  I know that I have been selfish and unfair with others, yelled at my children, talked about my neighbor, and held contempt in my heart.  And yes I have acted immaturely and allowed my frustrations to get the best of me.  I admit I have sneaked cookies that my daughters have baked and told them it was their mom.  I even tossed my running shoes at the cat for being annoying (I missed but I guess that does not excuse the behavior).

So today as I head out into the world to do the task you have set before me, please know that I still think Fridays are good and this one tops them all.  For today I am reminded that I am a great sinner but I have been saved by an even Greater God who sacrificed His greatest love for me.

Amen.