God of Easter,
As morning dawned, the stone was rolled away. The angel told the women not to be afraid, to go tell the others that Jesus would meet them. As they ran, they met Jesus.
Fill me with joy at your resurrection.
Lift my heart with your promises of new life.
Bring hope into my spirit like the sun brings light to the world at dawn.
Show me new life all around and within me.
Teach me to bring compassion and care to others.
Use me for justice and love.
Amen.