The Power To Be or Not To Be

This week has been a relaxing week for the family. It has been week of learning, and a week of contemplation. This is passion week and I always turn my thoughts to the sacrifice made on our behalf. I think the thing that is most amazing to me is that Jesus could have stopped it at any time. The things I got through sometimes, I wish I could put an end to. Sometimes I can't stop those situations from happening and so I endure. How much would things change if I knew I could end my suffering? How much would things change if I had to choice to make? These are just thoughts running around in my head this morning.

Divine Romance

It's amazing to me how much Christ suffered on my behalf and how little I have been willing to suffer in His name. He was beaten, rejected by those He loved, accused, betrayed, and hated. I get my feelings hurt if someone picks on me or looks at me the wrong way.
What if, we are doing it wrong. Matthew16:24 says we are to deny ourselves, take up our cross and follow Him. I don't want to submit myself to rejection, betrayal and hurt, I don't want to carry the burden of responsibility, I don't want to walk the road before me. I see that it is the right thing to do, I see that it is most likely God's Will, but I don't want to do it.
I recall the crucifixion and realize, Jesus didn't want to do any of the things He chose to do. He did them for me. He asks me to do these things for Him. I now have the choice. I must decide whether or not I will be a party to the Divine Romance.