What a glorious celebration of Easter. The story is new every day when we consider the joy of living on THIS side of the cross. No matter what else happens, no matter where our life-walks take us, no matter in life or death, we are victors because of the victory of Jesus Christ’s resurrection.
Today, we rose to the news of Pope Francis’s death. While we, as protestants, do not venerate the Pope, we are thankful for his belief in Christ. He is on this side of the cross, and in his last words, wished everyone a Happy Easter. And indeed, it is.
As Lent ends, on this side of the cross, My Psalm #344:
MY PSALM 344 REFLECTION
Almighty Father, Everlasting God, Creator and Sustainer,
This day I come in humble thanksgiving
For Your gift of Jesus to the world.
Where would we be without His Presence
To admonish, to guide, to cleanse, to promise?
Lord Jesus, I bow to You this day
Remembering Your pure life lived for Your Father,
Transforming life on earth as we know it
By Your Presence and Your example.
You taught us to love;
We do it so imperfectly.
You gave us perspective
So we can know the Father,
In all His patience, love, mercy, forgiveness
And power to save.
You suffered deprivation, scorn, betrayal
And cruel death
So we can know life in abundance and fulness
Under the Father’s care.
I thank You that I live on this side of the cross.
I thank You that You now dwell
With Your Father In heaven
So that the Holy Spirit can continue Your work
In our hearts, minds, and souls,
Bringing us peace that passes all understanding.
Thank You, Father, Son and Holy Spirit
For purchasing my salvation
And guiding my life through days of trouble
And nights of unrest.
Thank You for Your provision, Your direction,
Your covenant promise
And the gift of life everlasting
In Your Eternal Presence. Amen.
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