Easter 4

Lectionary Bible Readings

Acts 4:5-12
Psalm 23
1 John 3:16-24
John 10:11-18

Some thoughts on today's scripture: John 10:11-18

The shepherd keeps the sheep in view,
regarding them and seeing beyond them.
I ask God for the humility I need, that I might listen for the voice of the Good Shepherd, allowing him to lead me and trusting that he is leading others too - even if in ways I don't understand.

https://www.sacredspace.ie/scripture/john-1011-15

A prayer of remembrance

Lord God, help us this day to remember the sacrifice of the first ANZACs, Australian and New Zealander, and the generations of men, women and children who have died in the cause of liberty and peace.

Help us to remember those who still bear the physical and mental scars and disabilities of their service.

Help us to remember the widows, girlfriends, parents and orphans and all those who waited in vain for the return of a loved one.

Help us to remember the mateship, agony, courage and compassion of war service, but save us from ever glorifying the horror and tragedy of war.

Lord God, help us to remember.                       

Amen

https://www.defenceanglicans.org.au/prayers/anzac-day-prayers/