last year during the season of Lent, a podcast I listen to used this graphic.
I saved it, as it reminds me of what this season is about and what to expect in a way, I suppose.
these past few months have been a bit chaotic in my immediate world of work and life, which quite frankly bleed into one another more often than not.
in some way, this above visual reminds me to not expect all to be easy, light, or understandable.
 it reminds me that this world is broken, and that we are being pruned and refined.
 it reminds me that I am ok and that I know Who wins.

it also reminds me of the curtain being torn giving us open access to conversation and connection with the Lord where it was not allowed prior to that friday.
(mark. 15.38.)
it reminds me that Jesus gets it...no matter what "it"is in each of our worlds.
He gets it.  (hebrews 4.15)

my friend, jesse, posted a beautiful song this weekend on her blog.
 I, too, love the words, and how it paints a picture of how deep the love of Christ is for us.
(click here...)  beautiful scandalous night.

another song pops into my head...

how deep the Father's love for us,

how vast beyond all measure

that He should give His only Son

to make a wretch His treasure

how great the pain of searing loss,

the Father turns His face away

as wounds with mar he chosen One

bring many sons to glory

behold the Man upon a cross,

my sin upon His shoulders

ashamed I hear my mocking voice,

call out among the scoffers

it was my sin that held Him there,

until it was accomplished

His dying breath has brought me life

I know that it is finished

I will not boast in anything

no gifts, no power, no wisdom 

but I will boast in Jesus Christ

his death and resurrection

why should I gain from His reward?

I cannot give an answer

but this I know with all my heart

his wounds have paid my ransom.

{stuart townend}

thanks be to Jesus.

and then, tomorrow, after what quite literally must have been the longest weekend ever...

on that sunday...

He kept His promise.  (matthew 28.6)  

so, I think it appropriate to maybe sing a song such as this...

my word, this makes me joyful.  I love a choir.  goodness!

enjoy!

kirk franklin...hosanna.

oh happy day! (one more...) oh happy day...aretha.

kb.