Too often, O God, we prematurely celebrate our victories without fully paying the sacrificial costs. Forgive us for shouting "Hosanna" while shirking our responsibility of service. Forgive us of our willingness to deny You and drink from the cup of public opinion. Forgive us for choosing the ways of the world when we know that You are the center of our joy. On this Palm Sunday, prick our consciousness and probe our spirits so that we can return to our first love, the love for Jesus Christ. Lift us beyond the horizon of shouting into the heavenly heights of service glad and free; and in Your moments of trial may we be found worthy so that You can count on us. "Ride on King Jesus" into our hearts. Amen.
March 28, 2010
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