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Remembering March 25, 2017

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Pathway into Lent

 

 

Pathway into Lent

 

          “The date of the first observance of Palm Sunday is uncertain. A detailed description of a palm processional celebration was recorded as early as the 4th century in Jerusalem. The ceremony was not introduced into the West until much later in the 9th century.” (Learn Religions, Website)  We all know the story, how Jesus sent disciples ahead to go into the village and ask for an unbroken donkey.  And they did.  Cloaks were placed on the donkey, and Jesus climbed upon and rode, making his entrance into Jerusalem, the donkey walking over palm branches, placed by people calling out “Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!” (Matthew 21:9, NIV)  And so it was.  We know the story.

          There are many reasons why it is good to begin Holy Week with Palm Sunday.  There is such history with which to sit, ponder, and pray.  But for me, this has always been a time of teaching.  The people crying out “Hosanna” one day would soon be the people crying out “Crucify him.”  The lesson, for me, was that those who sing your praise one day, might be the ones who walk away the next.  And even when a heart says one thing, social scrutiny might lead others to go another way.  I do not say this to suggest that we be skeptical, untrusting, or judgmental.  I say this so we might place our trust in God, and God alone.  Of course we want people to like us, love us, support us, but that does not always happen.  So, the safety net is the lap of God.  It might be difficult to stand up for what you believe when it is not popular, when those around you might taunt you for your belief, when even family and friends back away, leaving you standing alone.  But stand we can and will when we know God is standing with us. 

          By all means accept congratulations and applause for accomplishments but place your trust in God.  Rise-up in glory and speak the words of God.  Do not be afraid, for we are not alone.  See yourself riding upon a donkey, crowds of people calling your name, as you make your way into a city, following what is yours to do.  Sit with that, envision that, in prayer.  Today I ask for The Holy Spirit to fill us and guide us to the truth of that triumphal entry so many years ago.  I ask for direction and wisdom so that we might not count so much on what others say, but on what we are guided to do, so that in the absence of supporting voices of human beings we might be still and hear the creation of God, all of nature, singing, supporting, loving our every word, every move.

Thank you for walking with me on a journey into Lent.  Peace be with you as we enter Holy Week.

The reading I have chosen today is from Luke 19:39-40

The Reading

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“Some of the Pharisees in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, order your disciples to stop.” 40 He answered, “I tell you, if these were silent, the stones would shout out.”  Luke 19:39-40

 

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March 24, 2024

 

          You cannot be thinking of Me when you reject a downcast person on the street.  You cannot be thinking of Me when you dismiss a cry for help.  Come.  Be still.  Be quiet.  Let us talk about the important things of living upon Earth so you might be in peace, so you might be free.  As I do not walk away from you when you are in need, do not walk away from one in need.  Stop and know you are My hands, My feet, My heart, My love, walking upon Earth.  My love is within you so let it flow through you, and be all I AM, all I can be, and shall be, if you will remember Me.

 And The Holy Spirit says:

           When you see someone in need, let the compassion and mercy of God flow through you to them, without hesitation.   Act as if there are no other people around you to judge, shame, or sing your praise.  Act as if it is just you and the one in need, and you will feel the love of God moving in you, through you, and from you.  At that moment you will be the hands, the feet, the heart, the love of God, walking upon Earth.

 

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March 23, 2024

 

          When you put on new clothes, or old clothes which have been washed, and ironed, and look new again, you feel better.  You stand taller, your smile brighter, your words confident.  The same thing occurs when your spirit is renewed, rejuvenated by putting on spiritual garments, within, robing yourself in fabric which has been woven with threads of mercy, forgiveness, compassion, and love.  Stripping yourself of the old ways which no longer serve you is preparation for donning garments of light, which will illuminate all around you, so you might see, and know, through the eyes of your soul.  When it is time for new clothing, go first, within.

 And The Holy Spirit says:

           Adorn your spirit, by creating energies of love and peace.  The garment of light you wear from within can be worn forever.  So, do not waste so much time adorning the physical body with the material, with finery.  First put on the clothing of the light, so all might see you by the illumination of your spirit, shining long, shining brightly, shining into forever, and beyond.

 

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March 21, 2024

 

 

          Come with Me and let us walk through the day together, just you and Me.  For, I AM here, always near, no matter where your day might go.  There is nothing to stop us, as we find no hesitation, only joy, and a glorious refrain to brighten every aspect of the day.  As the sun does rise, and the moon does shine, in the darkness of the night, we are one with all creation, with no stopping only continuation.  Fear not My child.  You will make it through, and each day upon Earth will be golden, just for you.  Remember Me, in all you do.  Speak with Me, in all you do.  For, that is how I communicate with you.  I AM speaking from the sun, and the moon.  I AM calling from the birds, and the streams, and the rocks, which appear to you to be stationary, with no life.  Look around and see Me in all of nature, and rejoice, for it is real, and living, and eternal, as are you.

 And The Holy Spirit says:

           You might think it sounds simplistic yet held within the simple is wisdom.  Do not complicate the wisdom of truth.  Just look and see.  It is all there for you to acknowledge The Presence of God with you.  It is all there, speaking The Presence of God with you.  Look and see.

 

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March 20, 2024

 

          When the day is done, and night has come, it is the time for weaving memories of what was.  And the song of the night will be your comfort, as you weave, seeing all that was as lessons to be blessed and then released.  They will live within your book of weavings, bringing you wisdom to guide your walk.  You will always have the wisdom that book will hold.  And that book will be big, and bright, and bold.  Its teachings will lead you wisely from days of youth well into those of old.  No matter how many days, upon Earth, you might number, you will always have the wonderful piece of work you undertook, that weaving of memories in the night.

 And The Holy Spirit says:

           Be still.  Be quiet.  Listen to the stirring within, for it is Me rising-up to whisper.  I will lead The Way, so you will not stray; and words of truth will pave The Way you walk.  Oh, let it be.  Just let it be.  All is well.  There is none which can bring harm to thee.  Know you are loved by God, as you are precious far beyond what you can now know.  Come the night, be at peace.  Let your angels guide you to the place where you can then begin to take all that the day did bring, and weave blessed memories you will carry always in your Book of Wisdom, which you created in the nights of weaving, when you heard The Song of God.

 

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March 19, 2024

 

          Address sadness, melancholy with the same fervor as you hold when casting anger from your being.  Anger is an obvious energy.  You recognize it, and do not want to live with it, for it denies you much peace.  But sadness, melancholy can be insidious, as it sneaks into your being, not as a threat to your wellbeing, but often confirmed as “normal” by yourself and those around you.  Yet, sadness, melancholy can hold you in place, denying you just as much peace as does the energy of anger.  Sit with Me and we will seek the source of the energy languishing, within thee.  Together we will walk the path to where it began, see it as a lesson, forgive, bless, and release it to move into the world around you as neutral energy, charged, a new energy, which will plague you no more. 

 And The Holy Spirit says:

           When sadness takes hold, it will be easy to be still because part of the energy is binding you in place.  While the energy does not seem threatening, left unaddressed, it will become as a prison, locking you within it, pushing all things from you, as you sit in the dungeon, in shadows.  Be still, so you can hear Me.  Listen, without presenting a defense.  You need not be a prisoner when you hold the key to open the door and set yourself free.  Come, bring your sadness to Me, and as we sit together, I will whisper, and The Wisdom of God shall enfold thee until you rise-up, enlightened and free.

 

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