An Easter Prayer: Casting Out Dark Shadows

By Stephen W. Hiemstr

Almighty Father,

We praise you 

for your love in creating us in your image and

confess that we are unworthy of this high honor.

Thank you 

for the faith to endure suffering—

knowing that until you return in glory

“suffering produces endurance, and endurance 

produces character, and character produces hope.” (Rom 5:3-4)

Knowing also 

that for those whose faith is weak

you are ever-present and 

have granted to us dominion

over every creeping thing. (Gen 1:28)

We claim this promise 

in the strong name of Jesus Christ,

who died on the cross and 

was raised from the dead.

In Jesus’ name—

we bind every dark shadow,

break the power of every curse, 

every abuse, and every evil thought.

We cast every spirit of self-destruction and 

resignation into the fiery pit.

We raise up the cross and declare: 

no more, be gone.

Fill every heart with your Holy Spirit, 

that lives might echo your light and joy. 

May every child confess 

that Jesus is Lord until you return in glory.

In his holy name, Amen.

6/24/2018

An Easter Prayer: Casting Out Dark Shadows
Also see:
The Face of God in the Parables
The Who Question
Preface to a Life in Tension
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Author site: http://www.StephenWHiemstra.net
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