He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. - Isaiah 53:3

So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God. - Ephesians 2:19

Prayer Point: Spend time reflecting on the verses above. Christ experienced ultimate loneliness. Pray for those who feel isolated and rejected. That they would not believe the lie that they are alone. Pray that the Holy Spirit would work in hearts, and all would come to know the love and salvation that Christ offers. Though we were deep in sin and unable to be in relationship with God, Christ in His great love, paid the price so that we could be made right with Him and invited into the family of God. We are not alone.

After saying these things, Jesus was troubled in his spirit, and testified “Truly, truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me.” - John 13:21

That is, in Christ God was reconciling the world to himself, not counting their trespasses against them, and entrusting to us the message of reconciliation. - 2 Corinthians 5:19

Prayer Point: Spend time reflecting on the verses above. Judas, one of Christ’s 12 disciples betrayed Him for 30 pieces of silver…yet Jesus still went to the cross … even for Judas. Whether you have been betrayed, are the betrayer, or know someone who has…Christ invites us to receive His forgiveness AND to extend that forgiveness to others. Pray for those who are hurting from betrayal, that their hearts would receive the healing power of forgiveness that Christ has extended to us. Pray for others to be reconciled to Christ and to each other. If there is someone in your life that you need to forgive, take time now to do so…just as Christ has forgiven you.

When they hurled their insults at Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats. Instead, He entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. “He Himself bore our sins” in His body on the cross, so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; “by His wounds you have been healed.” For “you were like sheep going astray,” but now you have returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. - 1 Peter 2:23-25

For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. - John 3:16

Prayer Point: Spend time reflecting on the verses above. Jesus = love itself. He gave Himself up so that we could be made whole. Pray for those who have been mistreated and specifically feel unloved….that they would know how wide and high and long and deep is the love of Christ.

He came to His own and His own did not receive Him. - John 1:11

You have searched me, Lord and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways. Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord know it completely. - Psalm 139:1-4

Prayer Point: Spend time reflecting on the verses above. Jesus came to the people who were waiting for the Messiah and “His own did not receive Him.” Not only was His Lordship understood, but also the majority of what He said. Yet, he walked out a life of love and compassion. If you yourself, feel misunderstood, take a moment to thank the Lord that He knows you intricately and knows your heart. Spend some time praying for those who feel misunderstood. Perhaps being misunderstood has led them to bitterness, anger, or apathy. Pray Psalm 139 over those people who come to mind.

But we see Jesus, who was made lower than the angels for a little while, now crowned with glory and honor because He suffered death, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone. - Hebrews 2:9

I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. - John 10:10

Prayer Point: Spend time reflecting on the verses above. Jesus tasted death for everyone. Let the gravity of that sink in for a moment. Spend some time thanking Jesus for His sacrifice and for the life He freely gives. Pray for those that feel death is the only answer for them. Specifically pray for those who may be contemplating taking their own lives. Pray the hope of Jesus over them and that their eyes and ears would be opened to receive the gift Christ has given.