Simple cross and a simple prayer “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.” Matthew 6:9-10 It looks like an ordinary pocket cross. But is more than that to me. For me it represents the hope of God’s kingdom in the lives of five different people that I pray for each time I touch or hold or see this cross. And the prayer? “Jesus, let your kingdom come in the life of my friend.” I invite you to pray these words too. Think of five people in your life who need to know the transforming love of Jesus in their lives…and then pray for them. Specifically, I encourage you to pray them from Ascension (May 29) to Pentecost (June 8). In doing so you will be joining with millions around the globe who will be praying (as they have for several years now) that God’s kingdom might come in power in the lives of those we love and care about. Since 2016, Christians of all denominations have been challenged to join in a global movement of prayer: “In praying 'Thy Kingdom Come' we all commit to playing our part in the renewal of the nations and the transformation of communities." Blessings,
Matthew+ Almighty God, whom truly to know is everlasting life: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may steadfastly follow his steps in the way that leads to eternal life; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. (BCP p. 225) | 
