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Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5: Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who are being protected by the power of God through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. Abridged: One of the most challenging beliefs in the Christian religion is that Jesus on the cross represents humankind’s rejection of God’s grace. On the other hand, the resurrection represents the promise that God forgets our rejection when we turn around and follow the example of Jesus, demonstrating Christ's unconditional love in the world. Meditation: One of the most challenging beliefs in the Christian religion is that Jesus on the cross represents humankind’s rejection of God’s grace. The brutal ugliness of the crucifixion -- the ridicule, the spitting, the disparaging shouts, the burden of carrying the cross to Golgotha, the excruciating pain of the nails, and the long agonizing death -- is nothing less than an expression of God’s heartache for the needless suffering of humankind. On the other hand, the resurrection represents the promise that God forgets our rejection when we turn around and follow the example of Jesus, demonstrating Christ's unconditional love in the world. Prayer: In you, Holy One, we find relief from fear and anxiety. Your peace and the strength of your love conquer the enemies that whisper doubt and insecurity in our hearts. You quiet voices of dissension among us and restore our hope. We thank you, praise you, and pray to share the gifts you have given. Amen Enter password: .