In my prayer time today, this one from the Valley of Vision really blessed me.
Take some time to read it, pray it and make it your own.
The death and suffering of Jesus was the deepest. There is none more cruel.
Now the exaltation and advocacy of Jesus (for us!) is the highest and most effective. What a Savior!
Redeemer,
Thou who wast lifted up upon a cross
art ascended to highest heaven.
Thou, who as man of sorrows wast crowned with thorns,
art now as Lord of life wreathed with glory.
Once, no shame more deep than Thine,
no agony more bitter, no death more cruel.
Now, no exaltation more high,
no life more glorious,
no advocate more effective.
What more could be done than Thou hast done!
Thy death is my life, Thy resurrection my peace,
Thy ascension my hope, Thy prayers my comfort.