Matthew 27:45-50
New International Version
The Death of Jesus
45 From noon until three in the afternoon darkness came over all the land. 46 About three in the afternoon Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli,[a] lema sabachthani?” (which means “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?”).[b]
47 When some of those standing there heard this, they said, “He’s calling Elijah.”
48 Immediately one of them ran and got a sponge. He filled it with wine vinegar, put it on a staff, and offered it to Jesus to drink. 49 The rest said, “Now leave him alone. Let’s see if Elijah comes to save him.”
50 And when Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, he gave up his spirit.
Good Friday Prayer:
At the Foot of the Cross
Spirit of the Living God:
On this solemn day, we stand in the shadow of the cross. From noon until three, darkness covered the land, and we remember the weight of that hour —the suffering, the silence, the sorrow. Lord Jesus, You cried out, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” In Your anguish, You entered into the deepest pain of humanity —our grief, our sin, our loneliness, our separation. You were mocked. You were offered vinegar for Your thirst. You were misunderstood and abandoned. And yet, You remained.When You cried out again and gave up Your spirit,it was not defeat — it was surrender.
Not weakness — but perfect love.
On this Good Friday,
we confess that it was our sin that held You there.
Yet it was Your mercy that kept You there.
Teach us to sit in the darkness without losing hope.
Teach us to trust when we do not understand.
Teach us to love with sacrifice and humility.
As we remember Your cross,
soften our hearts.
Break our pride.
Renew our gratitude.
May we never rush past this holy sorrow.
May we feel the weight of Your sacrifice
and the depth of Your grace.
Thank You, Jesus, for the cross.
Thank You for Your obedience.
Thank You for Your unfailing love.
We wait now in quiet hope
for the promise that sorrow will not have the final word. We seal this prayer in the name, power and authority of Christ Jesus. Lord, in your mercy, hear our prayer.
And we let it be…And so it is..
Amen, Amen, and Amen
Rev. Marcia Davis, BA, MA
Covington, GA (USA)
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