ReKindle

Opening Prayer

Gracious God, as we prepare to gather at your table, help us to remember all you have done for us. And rekindle Your fire within us.

In Jesus’ Name, AMEN

Daily Scripture Readings

Monday: John 13;1-17

Tuesday: John 13:31-38

Wednesday: Luke 22:7-23

Thursday: Luke 23:24-38

Friday: Matthew 26:11-30

Saturday: Philippians 4:4-8

Reading

In the words of John Wesley, Holy Communion is "an act of worship ordained by Christ" and a means of grace. This does not mean that we become more worthy of God's grace by participating in Communion. Rather, we open ourselves to the divine love that is already there; we become more ready to receive that love and to respond to it.

Wesley referred to this new life in Communion as a way of strengthening our souls. In his sermon, "The Duty of Constant Communion," Wesley taught that Communion confirms the forgiveness of sins and enables believers to leave their sinful behavior.

"As our bodies are strengthened by bread and wine, so are our souls by these tokens of the body and blood of Christ," Wesley wrote. "This is the food of our souls: This gives strength to perform our duty, and leads us on to perfection. If, therefore, we have any regard for the plain command of Christ, if we desire the pardon of our sins, if we wish for strength to believe, to love and obey God, then we should neglect no opportunity of receiving the Lord's Supper."