It’s Friday

Good Friday.

For some it’s just another day, for some it’s a day off work,  and for others it’s something so much more! The day started out looking pretty dark and gloomy,  but how appropriate that it should be. It was a dark day so many years ago, when Jesus paid the ultimate price for us; for you and for me and for the world. As I rode today I couldn’t help but think about all that He’s done for me and for my family and for everyone reading this. He gave His life for us in every sense. It doesn’t get any more amazing than that.

Just this week I’ve dealt with a situation that was simply wrong. My worldly self so wanted to reach out and respond to the situation to “say my peace” about it and set the person straight. I know the only reason I haven’t done so is because it’s not what He would have me to do. There was a day when I would have immediately reacted and probably would later have regretted it, but not this time. I’ve since thought over and over about how Jesus was mocked and beaten and betrayed.  He could have refused to follow God’s plan but instead He said, “Not my will, but yours be done.”

Let that sink in for a minute. How much more peace might we have in our lives and in the world if we followed that same thinking in every decision we make?! Wow

Don’t get me wrong , part of me still wants to “set the record straight “, but I know it’s not what He wants. I’m doing my best to follow His will and pray I will remain silent on the matter, unless He guides me differently. It’s not about us, about me, it’s about Him.

There were breaks in the clouds today when the sun shone brightly through as well. This too seemed so fitting for the day. Even in our darkest days the Son is there and will shine through,  if we will allow Him to. He has the power to overcome all of the darkness in our lives. He proved that when He died on the cross for us,  for our sins. He took that on for all of us. He paid the price for us.

Thank you Jesus for giving us so much more than we deserve.

It’s Friday, but Sunday’s coming!