Heavenly Father, make me aware of what You intended to teach me when Jesus raised His friend Lazarus from the dead. The very act of raising him from the dead reveals that human life is immortal and that I have been given this life to grow in Your image and likeness. I know that Jesus’ expressed love for His friend Lazarus also reveals to me Your desire to have a personal relationship with me. I ask you to help me respond to Your love in such a way that I grow in my union with You  As I request Your help, O God, I offer my praise to You, Who I know to be Father, Son and Holy Spirit, not only now but forever and ever. Amen.