Even the Cross

"I am always thankful then, for this very human portrait of Jesus’s own agonizing struggle with his own suffering. For I know he shares my own struggle. And while I often reluctantly say to God, “Not my will but yours be done,” I remember that God transforms the evil of suffering and affliction perpetrated against Jesus. God takes the very death of Jesus, and brings about resurrection. In my own prayers during this holiest of all weeks, I bow my head and my heart to the king who reigns not from a throne, but from the Cross."

- Margaret Manning, Slice of Infinity: Via Dolorosa.

Another Day

I still have another day. I just wanted to praise God for his grace. He is a God of second chances. Here I am, way behind in school (and I mean, way behind), and I find grace even in the coldest, darkest places. Tomorrow, his mercies are anew. Even though I have wasted many hours, God has graciously given more. Again, I don't deserve this. I deserve hell, so anything better than that is better than I deserve (even bad grades). I am so thankful for God's grace.

My Chains are gone, 

I've been set free

My God, My Saviour has ransomed me,

and like a flood his mercy reigns

unending love, amazing grace.

(Christ Tomlin lyrics)