Contemporary Stations - Station Thirteen, Jesus Dies on the Cross

Jesus Dies on the Cross

Into Thy hands I commend My Spirit

The last words spoken by Christ Jesus just before he breathed his last. Crucified and hung from a cross, as a common criminal, the innocent for the guilty.

And here I sit, typing into my computer, tears streaming down my cheeks, unable to commend my spirit into the care of Christ Jesus. The "human" condition? ... pride ... ego ... fear ... self-control?

Father God, your sacrifice - the sacrifice of your son - His life (death) ... YOUR life (death). My debt (sins) fully paid, forgiveness freely given. Though I am unfaithful much of the time, Lord Jesus, you remain faithful at all times. Father God, we beseech thee (hear us!), help me to trust, to overcome fear, to release the need to control my own life. Father God help me to set aside ego and pride, self-righteousness. Father God, help me (we beseech thee) ... into your hands I commend my Spirit. I believe Lord Jesus ... help my unbelief ...