‘For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the Lord, ‘Plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and hope. -Jeremiah 29:11
It’s most especially hard when you definitely encounter struggle after struggle, only to lead you to the never ending thoughts that are supposed to either stay in the back of your mind, or are not even supposed to be thought about at all. Yet, coincidentally in the midst of all these things happening in my own life, or even yours, Holy week is literally here to help you with these “never ending struggles” and turn them into the sufferings we share with Christ.
Big difference there.
Christ suffered for us. We suffer for Him, our families, our friends, etc etc… BUT never did He ever plan to put something in front of us we cannot handle. At the ultimate price of His life, to save us, we too on this earth must bear our crosses. As simple as that. So as we continue to go through Holy week, keep in mind the beautiful struggle Jesus Christ had went through for us to be here. That just like Him, His bearing of His cross lead to victory. It should be no different with ours.
Although as I write this, I myself am working on being able to accept and bear my own sufferings, this is a start. Though a bit lost, and I can admit I’m a bit of a mess at the moment, just pray for me as I am praying for you. I am embarking on a journey with the rest of Canada to the Philippines for ILC (International Leaders Conference) in 3 days. I’m already so excited to see what I can bring back to my service, my family, my friends, my community, my parish, and overall, have some time with Christ in a place where I have no idea where I will go next.
I am in awe sometimes with how simple God’s plans are to the eye and to the ears, but how complex and how fulfilling it is to the heart.
Lord God,
Allow me to bear the crosses you have called us to carry. Though at times I may fall, or may feel like giving up, grant me the strength to endure the journey that can only lead us closer to You. Closer to the callings that you have prepared for us. Grant me the patience, the understanding, and anything else that we need to see the good in all You do. I love You. I need You.
Lord, I offer my life to You, take over.
Amen
Christi Crux Est Mea Lux
Praise God for what He’s been revealing to you bro. I’m excited for the things He will show you in the posture you have.
“Lord, I offer my life to You, take over.”
Amen.