We had a beautiful thunderstorm here today. It was peaceful (even the lightening) and made me long for summer days to come. It is fun to watch the kids get creative when they are accustomed to playing outside so much lately.
For me, today was more than a little rough. I longed to drive to the top of the mountain. I wanted to crawl over the ledge, dangle my legs and look out over the vast beauty surrounding me. I needed my thoughts to be drawn to God and the wonder of His creativity. I longed to breath in all that is His alone. The thunderstorm was exactly the pause I needed.
I also needed these today. I needed to be reminded of the 30 pieces of silver and the scars betrayal must have left on Jesus’ heart.
Scripture readings for Wednesday of Holy Week:
Wednesday. A day of mysterious silence. Friday is almost here. The journey to the cross is about to begin. I’m not sure I’m ever ready but even so live desperately for it to begin.
Great God
On this day of mysterious silence
Scarred with betrayal so deep
You prepare to journey to a place that will bring you death.
Though visibly troubled, you forgive.
How desperately I want to be like you.
To love so deep, so wide.
To forgive what seems unforgivable.
To carry the cross. To crucify my flesh.
On this day of mysterious silence
let it be so.
AMEN
