| Yesterday was Palm Sunday, a day where The Church remembers and celebrates Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem. It is also a day that marks the beginning of Holy Week, the last week before his death. What do you think Jesus thought as he rode the donkey into the city? As he saw the people waving palm branches and heard their cries, “Hosanna,” I wonder what Jesus pondered. Was he melancholy? Was there a peaceful acceptance of what was to come? Did he silently think of the capriciousness of humanity where there were shouts of joy one day only to be shouts of crucifixion the next? How did he balance the determination that would lead to a cross with all its pain with the desire to fulfill God’s design for salvation and the joy of accomplishment? I believe a reoccurring thought was pure love that is far greater than one can imagine. I hope Jesus was sustained by the endless, far-reaching love of the Father and the intimacy that existed between the Father and the Son. In a mystical union of divinity and humanity, the incarnate Jesus rode a donkey into a city with the knowledge and acceptance that his life was a ransom for many. How grateful I am for such a love.  This Week’s Readings: * Monday -1 Corinthians 7 * Tuesday – 1 Corinthians 8 * Wednesday- 1 Corinthians 9 * Thursday – 1 Corinthians 10 * Friday- 1 Corinthians 11 Prayer Requests: *An immediate end to the crisis in Ukraine. *Heal those who are sick and protect those who are not. *Comfort those who are grieving and in distress. *Give our leaders extra wisdom as they navigate this pandemic and economic uncertainty. *Help for those seeking to find their way. *Continued Growth Inside and Outside the Walls of St. Paul UMC. |
| “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done.” – Philippians 4:6 |