The Road

PASSION/PALM SUNDAY

Sunday’s Reflection

FOREVER I AM leaving off the dream
that I could ever walk this road alone —
or struggle in my own imperfect strength
against the breadth and depth and height and length
of all that darkness claims me for my own.
Yet though I know all this, the road looks long;
no cloud of deep refreshing gathers yet.
In faith all I can do is not forget
that there is still the promise of a song;
parched lips shall raise through pain their sweetest praise,
and journeying down this road because I must,
I know that with each step of desperate trust
I turn a quiet corner of your grace.

- Jennifer Lynn Woodruff
“Reluctant Pilgrim”
Weavings Journal

From pages 29-30 of Weavings Journal, May/June 2001. Copyright © 2001 by The Upper Room. All Rights Reserved. Used with permission. Learn more about or purchase this magazine.

Today’s Scripture Reading

God bless the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory to God!

- Luke 19:38, GNT

This Week …

Special Need:

This Week: Pray for all who need clothing, food, and shelter. Visit the Prayer Wall.

Tips for Your Spirit:

So, now you know you are a Lover, Mystic, Prophet, or Sage. (If not, take the Spiritual Types Test.) Did you know that each of the spiritual types has a favorite way to pray? Check it out: Praying as We Are.

Saints, Inc.:

This week we remember Sister Thea Bowman (March 30).

Lectionary Readings:

Liturgy of the Palms:

• Luke 19:28-40
• Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29

Liturgy of the Passion:

• Isaiah 50:4-9
• Psalm 31:9-16
• Philippians 2:5-11
• Luke 23:1-49

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