My Thankfuls begin at the foot of the Cross…
The root of all my thankfuls… the ground from which they rise and and birth life. This. My list? There wouldn’t be any to add if it were not based on this truth. My truth. My faith. My Savior. On this Holy day, I will honor my God, and share His Glory. I soak in the brutal day and bathe myself in His Presence… His sacrifice… His Resurrection…His Providence. My greatest thankful begins at the foot of the cross.
Shall we go there?
Mark 15
New International Version (NIV)
16 The soldiers led Jesus away into the palace (that is, the Praetorium) and called together the whole company of soldiers. 17 They put a purple robe on him, then twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on him. 18 And they began to call out to him, “Hail, king of the Jews!” 19 Again and again they struck him on the head with a staff and spit on him. Falling on their knees, they paid homage to him. 20 And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple robe and put his own clothes on him. Then they led him out to crucify him.
The Crucifixion of Jesus
21 A certain man from Cyrene, Simon, the father of Alexander and Rufus, was passing by on his way in from the country, and they forced him to carry the cross. 22 They brought Jesus to the place called Golgotha (which means “the place of the skull”). 23 Then they offered him wine mixed with myrrh, but he did not take it. 24 And they crucified him. Dividing up his clothes, they cast lots to see what each would get.
25 It was nine in the morning when they crucified him. 26 The written notice of the charge against him read: the king of the jews.
There you were…
Standing tall
In the midst of it all.
I see you stare
In the wind
But your eyes don’t tear
Heaven’s strength from within…
As Your Glory will shine
Your Glory will live on
Your Glory will rise…
In the wind.
We have great reason to rejoice, because of the willing sacrifice of Jesus Christ. He gives meaning and purpose to my life.
Oh Kristi!! How beautiful and perfect to share that very truth… for us all. AMEN sweet sister… AMEN!
And for probably less than 30 pieces of silver, or three crows of the rooster, I’d be SOLD to the internet.
*sigh*
Beautiful poem. Good for you.
*I scoop you up, drag you with my arms cradling your precious soul and take you to the foot of the cross and lay you there and lay beside you and say “here lovely…remember? It’s for you.*
*splits in two*
Half staying, half running like hell.
Ironically.
*sigh*
All will be well.
Have a lovely Easter. This was a nice reminder of another time for me… very lovely. thankyou.
Another time… I pray your heart may go to this time Zoe… and I pray you are BLESSED this Easter by His Love. Truly. XOXO
Now what in the world can you say to that except Amen!
Happy Easter to you and your family, Chris!
YES! AMEN Lisa!!! Love to you this Easter my sweet friend!! XOXO
***As Your Glory will shine
Your Glory will live on
Your Glory will rise…****
beautiful.
Resurrection. Without it, none of us have hope.
LOVE to you. Happy Easter. xxXX
Yes, my love. Resurrection is HERE!! He redeems us ALL. LOVE to YOU, dear friend. Have a BLESSED Easter! XOXO
Happiest of Easters to you, Chris! I hope you and your family have a wonderful day!
Thanks so much Sarah! I hope you have a beautiful and blessed Easter too! 🙂
Hope you and your family have a wonderful Easter filled with love.
Thank you SO much Kate! That is so sweet of you!! I hope you and yours have a lovely wonderful Easter Holiday too! 🙂
Have a Happy Easter.
Well my dear Clark- thank you so very much for your sweet wishes!!! SO sorry I am responding a bit eh… late! 🙂
Beautiful and perfect, my dear friend. Happy, happy Easter to you and your family.
Thanks so much, love. You are such a beautiful soul!!
I missed this one while I was away. It’s beautiful. I hope you had a wonderful Easter celebration.
I love you for coming back to see this, Jen! I am SO grateful for you… XOXO
Beautiful poem. The foundation of all the gratitudes!
Thanks so much Rebecca! It’s simple- but true depth lies beneath the story, and the ever present Glory of God. Yes? 🙂
I am SO excited to connect with you!!!