Liturgy of the Passion: Philippians 2:5-11 - He humbled himself

Philippians 2:5-11

⁵Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus,⁶   who, though he was in the form of God,did not regard equality with Godas something to be exploited,⁷   but emptied himself,taking the form of a slave,being born in human likeness.And being found in human form,⁸        he humbled himselfand became obedient to the point of death —even death on a cross.

⁹   Therefore God also highly exalted himand gave him the namethat is above every name,¹⁰   so that at the name of Jesusevery knee should bend,in heaven and on earth and under the earth,¹¹   and every tongue should confessthat Jesus Christ is Lord,to the glory of God the Father.

• Light a candle to remember Christ’s presence with you.
• Sit five to fifteen minutes in silence bringing your attention to the Breath.
• Humble thyself in the sight of the Lord.  Turn your face to the Lord.
• Humble thyself in the sight of the Lord.  Turn your mind to the Lord.
• And He shall lift you up.
• Humble thyself in the sight of the Lord.  Turn your face to the Lord.
• Humble thyself in the sight of the Lord.  Turn your mind to the Lord.
• And He shall lift you up.
• Humble thyself in the sight of the Lord.  Turn your face to the Lord.
• Humble thyself in the sight of the Lord.  Turn your mind to the Lord.
• And He shall lift you up.
• How is God calling you to be obedient today?
• Humble thyself in the sight of the Lord.  Turn your face to the Lord.
• Humble thyself in the sight of the Lord.  Turn your mind to the Lord.
• And He shall lift you up.
• What is your message from God?
• Give thanks to God for this time in prayer and for any new insights you have received.
• Share as you feel led in the reply box below.

Revised Common Lectionary Readings for Sunday, April 9, 2017, Palm Sunday (Passion Sunday) (Year A)Liturgy of the Palms:Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29Matthew 21:1-11Liturgy of the Passion:Isaiah 50:4-9aPsalm 31:9-16Philippians 2:5-11Matthew 26:14-27:66If you use these prayers in other groups, please give credit to author. Permission to use in not-for-profit settings (c) 2017 The Rev. Lil Smith, M.Div., DASD