🌿On Palm Sunday I am reminded again to welcome Christ into my heart and to be willing to follow Him.

I love the beginning signs of Spring this time of year in the blooms. Daffodils are one of my favorite flowers and to see them thriving in the fallen branches gives me hope. I love the symbolism in the beauty around us of being able to change, grow and rise again each year.

I know that part of me opening my heart to Christ is turning to Him for the help I need.

My favorite scripture is:

“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

“Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; … and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

“For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

Yet honestly, it is not often I feel that my burdens are really light. So often I have felt exhausted and overwhelmed at my responsibilities of life and all the directions I feel I am being pulled. Divorce, being a single parent, betrayal and dishonesty in a marriage are not trials I believed I would have to navigate or face. I also have learned and know I can’t do it alone and that I need Him too. I need Him right by my side, offering me some rest in the impossible.

I know that by opening my heart to Christ it not only lightens me but I know I am not alone and my worth does not change in His eyes no matter what!

For me, following Christ is making a conscious decision to prioritize faith, seeking God’s guidance in daily life, and actively living out His teachings through actions and words. This includes praying, reading scripture, and serving others.

I know I am a work in progress in all of these things and I am thankful for the reminder of Holy Week on how I can work to do better.

How do you welcome Christ into your heart? How do you follow Christ?

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