Then he took
a loaf of bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them,
saying, "This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance
of me." –Luke 22:19
Jesus gives thanks to God, the Creator, for the gifts
of bread and wine.
We give thanks to God our Creator, Redeemer, and
Sustainer for giving us the body and blood of Jesus.
This portion of our worship is called the Great
Thanksgiving because it is just that, a Great Thanksgiving for all that God has
and is doing for us through Jesus, the Christ.
From the Preface (The Lord be with you. And also with you. Lift up your hearts. We lift them to the Lord...) to the Holy,
Holy, Holy to the Eucharistic Prayer to the Lord’s Prayer, this portion leads
us to give thanks for what God gladly offers to us each time we eat and
drink: Jesus’ body “given for you,” and
Jesus’ blood “shed for you for the forgiveness of sin.” They are words we sing and say quite
often. They deserve some time and
thought to think through them carefully so we get their full message...life...in
the love of Christ...forever.
Lord, open my mind & my heart to fully receive
what has entered my mouth...and may I be thankful.
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