Today we remember that Jesus was honored in an impromptus parade by people who had been healed of leprosy, blindness, disease and even resurrected from the dead. The people wave palm leaves and shout, “Hosanna!” A parade that is typically reserved for conquering heroes who kill and humiliate enemies. But this parade was honoring Jesus who had healed and loved people...all people.
On this day, it seemed like all things were positive and Jesus was being recognized as the Son of God who would change the entire world. The religious leaders were outraged that Jesus had raised Lazarus from the dead and plotted to kill him again! They were frustrated that the people were following Jesus.
Palm Sunday with the Triumphal entry begins our commemoration of Holy Week. The week that seemed to hold such promise was heartbreakingly painful and disappointing, then miraculously turned around on Sunday morning when the tomb was empty.
On this Palm Sunday, I Practice gratitude. Grateful to God for the life He has given me. Grateful for my husband of almost 42 years, our four children and their spouses and children. Our Cypress Tribe and the amazing people that they are...Grateful for this beautiful world that God created...the flitting monarch butterfuly, the calm cooing of the mourning dove, the majesty of the trees that line our streets and protect the animals of the woods and the forests, the incredible individuals we meet as we move through each day. Grateful to God that He is the Creator, God and Ruler of our world.
On this day, it seemed like all things were positive and Jesus was being recognized as the Son of God who would change the entire world. The religious leaders were outraged that Jesus had raised Lazarus from the dead and plotted to kill him again! They were frustrated that the people were following Jesus.
Palm Sunday with the Triumphal entry begins our commemoration of Holy Week. The week that seemed to hold such promise was heartbreakingly painful and disappointing, then miraculously turned around on Sunday morning when the tomb was empty.
On this Palm Sunday, I Practice gratitude. Grateful to God for the life He has given me. Grateful for my husband of almost 42 years, our four children and their spouses and children. Our Cypress Tribe and the amazing people that they are...Grateful for this beautiful world that God created...the flitting monarch butterfuly, the calm cooing of the mourning dove, the majesty of the trees that line our streets and protect the animals of the woods and the forests, the incredible individuals we meet as we move through each day. Grateful to God that He is the Creator, God and Ruler of our world.
There is much today that is difficult to be grateful for...illnesses, cancer, abuse, harm, invasion of Ukraine by Putin's Russian troops. Yet, throughout all history, there is clear evidence of God's hand at work through the trauma and difficulties. No matter where you are, who you are know that God is with you. He loves you with an irrational love.
Jesus is the overcomer. He is with you every moment.
Cultivate Gratitude and Joy. Let go of fear of the dark and scarcity.
God loves you.
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