LONGING FOR GOD’S PASSION

WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR?
Good Friday, April 18th

So they took Jesus, and carrying the cross by himself he went out to what is called the Place of the Skull, which in Hebrew is called Golgotha. There they crucified him and with him two others, one on either side, with Jesus between them.  ~ John 19:16b-18

Loving Jesus,

I am so very sorry.
I am sorry for the terrible suffering you endured as you slowly died amid the mocks and jeers.

I am so very guilty.
I am guilty because you continue to die in every person who is hurt by systems that unjustly oppress, deport, deny, ignore, impoverish, or condemn, and I have often remained silent.

I am so very humbled.
I am humbled because you chose to mercifully forgive us all, even in your agony.

I am so very grateful.
I am grateful for your life’s example of love, forgiveness, humility, generosity, simplicity, and compassion–and your steadfast integrity to remain that way even unto death.

I am so very hopeful.
I am hopeful because today I can see beyond the cross to a brighter day.

I am so very determined.
I am determined to live a little better today, to follow you more closely, to continue your work in the world.

Thank you for your passion, Jesus.
Please make it mine.

(Photo by Karen)