Monday, March 31st | John 21

Passage:
18 “Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were young, you used to dress yourself and walk wherever you wanted, but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will dress you and carry you where you do not want to go.” 19 (This he said to show by what kind of death he was to glorify God.) And after saying this he said to him, “Follow me.”

20 Peter turned and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them, the one who also had leaned back against him during the supper and had said, “Lord, who is it that is going to betray you?” 21 When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, “Lord, what about this man?” 22 Jesus said to him, “If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? You follow me!”
(John 21:18-22)

Song:
Follow by Beau Maddox, Bede Benjamin-Korporaal, Chris Davenport, and Melodie Malone

Lyrics:
I give my life to follow Jesus
Captive to Christ I know true freedom
I count it all joy to take up my cross
I’ll follow

These earthly wells have left me thirsty
All worldly wisdom comes up empty
Only Your word and only Your ways
I’ll follow

What a joy it is to follow Jesus
What a gift it is to bear His name
What an honor to choose surrender
And make Him my everything

When the darkness brings its questions
When trusting You becomes a wrestle
I have resolved no matter the cost
I’ll follow

Yes to surrender
Yes to the altar
Yes to Your plans for me
Yes to correction
Yes to confession
Yes to refining me
Yes to Your blessing
Yes to anointing
Your Spirit alive in me
Yes to salvation
And resurrection
Yes to eternity

What a joy it is to follow Jesus
What a gift it is to bear His name
What an honor to choose surrender
And make You my everything
And make You my everything
Lord You are my everything

Prayer:
This is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.
-The Book of Common Prayer