Today is Good Friday which is the day in which Jesus Christ was crucified. Considering all the bad things that people do why would a good man like Jesus die a painful and shocking death so that people would have an avenue for life everlasting? I believe it’s all about love. Jesus taught us to love one another, love our neighbors as ourselves and so much more. He healed the sick, fellowshipped, got angry, and did so many more things all in the name of love. We are all worthy of that love. No matter who you are, who you love, people of all races and faces and who you have been in your past it’s that sacrificial love that matters the most. So this is indeed a Good Friday where we celebrate love. As U2 sings once more in the name of love.
As a believer in Jesus, I love this. Jesus will walk you through things and I think he will help you by sending people who can help you get through things. Mental health impacts everyone no matter their faith. His people are slow to figure all this out like in many things.
Note: This reflection is meant to share my feelings and thoughts on the Christian observance of Good Friday. I respect the faith traditions of people who in good faith are willing to have dialogue with others.
Today is Good Friday and as usual I’m taking a different spin on it. Sure it’s the day when Jesus went to the cross. It’s the day when chaos broke out. It was the day when love reigned and ruled. The death of Jesus was about coming attractions and the future of humanity. The most important thing to remember is that he lived radically and loved everyone along the way. Without all the work he did his death would not mean as much. For those who say they aren’t worthy of Jesus’ love and sacrifice miss the point because he would not have endured the pain unless he thought we were worth it all. In the light of recent events Jesus reminds us that love should blow the hell out of fear and hate. So on this day of darkness remember the light of love will shine soon enough.
Today is Palm Sunday which is the beginning of Holy Week for many in the Christian tradition. It’s a week of chaos and beauty and faith. The journey to Easter is almost finished.
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