Just For Today . . .The Shadow . . .3/25/13

Dear Holy Friends,   While I love Christmas, the magic of it all (and I don't mean the commercial part), this week each year causes me to pause and ponder in ways no other week does. Yesterday we celebrated his entry and the loud Hosannas. He entered that week knowing what was to come. Yet, he still taught and loved and cared. I wish I was more like Him.   in His grip, Chandra   The Shadow   The shadow of the cross loomed    He saw it all of the time,    as he walked, talked, and taught    the cross followed behind. Ignoring the shadow He kept on     each step He took for us,     showing us how to follow Him,     teaching us how to trust. How could he walk through that week     without shouting of what was to come?     How could he keep loving them-me     stay with them instead of run? He knew the betrayal would happen     his beloved would run and deny,     He also knew me and my life     my sins were another reason to die. I walk in the shadow of the cross     thinking of all He did for me,     the path He took His final week     is why I'm saved and free.   ~Chandra Lynn Snith~