As a progressive Christian, I believe there are many names for God and many ways to a loving God; this article reflects one of those ways. Take from here what works for you. Celebrate life with joy and peace!
A time of celebration, of rejoicing! A time of shouting “Hosanna” and singing and dancing! Jesus enters Jerusalem; the anticipatory crowds were hopeful that Jesus was going to deliver them from the Roman Empire that was ruling this land. Jesus knew why he was coming to Jerusalem, and that this would be his final entrance before being crucified – and he wasn’t full of doom and gloom. Was he somewhat serious? Probably. He was living life with purpose and intentionality. He was living life to the fullest! He was living in the present moment; and that let all of those around him live in the moment too!
Recently many people celebrated Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week. It’s where the passion of Christ is lived out. It’s a passion that led to a journey of unconditional love. May our hearts be sensitive to God’s Spirit as we journey with Jesus. And when it feels like it’s the saddest and loneliest time, the stone is rolled away by resurrection power! Hope and Love usher in New Life and we are not alone!
Sometimes it’s in the silence of our hearts that we can experience God’s presence and unconditional love. Take a moment; find a place of quiet solitude, still your heart and your mind as best as you can.
As you pray, sit in the quiet; be open to God’s presence of holy love and all-goodness. During this time, know that you are united with spiritual sufficiency; there is nothing too big or too small for God; be assured that your needs are met out of the pure love of God.
The unconditional love of God’s Divine Spirit in the universe expressing through you will continue to bless you in every area of your life. Unconditional love is always there, in every human being and every situation, available to bless and to prosper.
Let’s join our hearts for change in our world and let it begin with us. Change for more love and compassion. Peace in our world. Racial tensions to ease, bridges of understanding and love being built. Marriage equality to become the law of the land. Restoration of home and lives after natural disasters and in war-torn lands. The list goes on and on.
Let’s join our hearts for change in our world, and let it begin with us. Amen.
