I’m looking at past material for this week, and I think that this is mostly mine. If you spot bits of yours know that I am thankful for your inspiration.
Lord of waving branches
and paths strewn with the cloak of burden cast aside,
You ride into each moment of creation
and the world around responds to your presence.
With song and dance,
cheering and merriment
the waiting throng
receives the wash of Your love
as Your wander in the midst.
With story You revitalise.
With healing touch
You revive.
In silence
You embrace the inner fears and doubts.
In this moment
Your presence enlivens us
to be bold and spirited
in living out our faith in You.
Lord of the waving branches
while here in the crowds
we enjoy the humour and delight of Your presence,
Your story reminds us
that You are the one
who invites us to cast the cloak of burden aside
and instead allow You to share with us the fears,
worries
and anger.
For you are the Lord
who threw over the tables in Your frustration
that advantage was being taken.
Forgive us when we take advantage of others
because of their age or lack of experience.
You are the Lord
who humbled himself
to take on the burden of humanity.
Forgive us our pride.
You are the Lord
who was scourged, mocked and scorned.
Forgive us when we become frustrated with people around us
and fail to allow them courtesy for their failings.
You are a loving God,
who knows our weaknesses and our failings.
In the light of Your love
You offer us Your mercy and forgiveness.
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