"The Promise of Lent" - 6th Sunday, Palm Sunday & Holy Week

40 Day Journey Toward the Power of Easter

with Chris Tiegreen's devotional "The Promise of Lent"

Before I begin to share this week, I've had many plans, books and studies during this time that I have not given my 100% just because I chose too many, however, I am so thankful that I continued on with this "journey toward ..." JESUS' power in the Resurrection to this very week ... this Holy Week, culminating with our celebration of His Glorious Resurrection; His Victory over sin, sickness and even death for us (you, me & even those who have not yet come to this belief and understanding) yet it all begins with this day ...

PALM SUNDAY

6th Sunday of Lent
Matthew 21:1-9
... and choosing to accept JESUS The Promise of Lent our Lord of lords our King of kings and laying down our own thoughts placing Palms on the ground and surrendering to Him
FOR HE ALONE is SO WORTHY
FOR HE ALONE is the ONLY WAY Truth and Life
FOR JESUS ALONE took all our wrong doing,  paid our debt so that we may LIVE here and now & then ever after eternally
FOR JESUS LOVES US SO MUCH!
FOR JESUS is the ONLY WAY to God, our Father
Please take time each day this week to pray for the many souls still lost that will perish. If you are blessed and don't have any, please lift up a prayer for mine & my heart ache and urgency to see ALL saved ... God has patiently waited ever so long

"Lord, my words are not enough. My heart is speechless but full of truth, longing but full of joy, free but captivated by the power of Your aMazing love. May my soul bless Your name today & forever."

HOLY WEEK
Palm Sunday

Lord Jesus, may my praises ... {fill today with many Hallelujahs} as when You {came &}come riding into my life, in all humility of a true King. {Yet I must confess that my entire life journey did not hail You as King, as I should have, so I ask You to forgive me so that now & forevermore} I will bless Your holy appearance and let go of my expectations. I give You full freedom to reign in my heart, my relationships, & my circumstances. Blessings on the One who comes in the Name of the Lord. {Hosanna - Hallelujah!}

*part in {} is my own addition to the beautiful prayer by Chris Tiegreen
Monday

Day 35 "A Zealous Jealous Love" Matthew 21:12-17; *Matthew 21:13

Tuesday

Day 36 "Power in Humility" John 13:1-20 *John 13:15

Wednesday

Day 37 "All for Joy" Mark 14:32-42 *Mark 14:33-34,38

Maundy Thursday

Day 38 "A Different Revolution" Mark 14:43-52;  *Mark 14:48

Good Friday

Day 39 "When Darkness Falls" Luke 23:44-49;  *Luke 23:48

Holy Saturday

Day 40 "Darkness, Silence, and A Breath" Matthew 27:57-61; *Matthew 27:59-61

RESURRECTION SONday!!!

APRIL PROMISES

[source:365promises(dot)com]

APRIL PROMISES from 365promises APRIL 1 - PROMISE #91 My kingdom is everlasting and My dominion will endure forever. Psalm 145:13 APRIL 2 - PROMISE #92 My eternal Word is anchored in the heavens. Psalm 119:89 APRIL 3 - PROMISE #93 I am a gracious God who is righteous and full of mercy. Psalm 116:5 APRIL 4 - PROMISE #94 I created all things for My pleasure. Revelation 4:11 APRIL 5 - PROMISE #95 I am your Father and you are My handiwork. Isaiah 64:8 APRIL 6 - PROMISE #96 I will protect and carry you all the days of your life. Isaiah 46:4 APRIL 7 - PROMISE #97 I have chosen you to be like My Son, so you could be part of My family. Romans 8:29 APRIL 8 - PROMISE #98 I have cancelled all your sin and made you alive in Jesus Christ. Colossians 2:13-14 APRIL 9 - PROMISE #99 I have raised you up with Christ to sit in heavenly places. Ephesians 2:5-6 APRIL 10 - PROMISE #100 The good things that I have planned for you are too many to count. Psalm 40:5 APRIL 11 - PROMISE #101 I will restore and refresh your weary soul. Psalm 23:3 APRIL 12 - PROMISE #102 I will always build you up, not pull you down. Jeremiah 24:6 APRIL 13 - PROMISE #103 I have made you a member of My own household. Ephesians 2:19 APRIL 14 - PROMISE #104 If you make your home in Me, then no evil will come your way. Psalm 91:9-10 APRIL 15 - PROMISE #105 If you delight in My Word, you will be fruitful and prosperous. Psalm 1:1-3 APRIL 16 - PROMISE #106 I will cover you all day long as you rest between My shoulders. Deuteronomy 33:12 APRIL 17 - PROMISE #107 Come close to Me and I will come close to you. James 4:8 APRIL 18 - PROMISE #108 You can trust in Me, for I am your strength and your song. Isaiah 12:2 APRIL 19 - PROMISE #109 My gentleness will enlarge your life. 2 Samuel 22:36 APRIL 20 - PROMISE #110 I do not show favoritism in My family. Ephesians 6:9 APRIL 21 - PROMISE #111 I have chosen the poor to be rich in faith and heirs of My kingdom. James 2:5 APRIL 22 - PROMISE #112 Ask Me for wisdom and I will generously give it to you. James 1:5 APRIL 23 - PROMISE #113 I will give you power to know the vastness of My immeasurable love. Ephesians 3:17-19 APRIL 24 - PROMISE #114 Wait patiently for Me and I will hear your cry. Psalm 40:1 APRIL 25 - PROMISE #115 Even when you are weak in your faith, I will remain faithful to you. 2 Timothy 2:13 APRIL 26 - PROMISE #116 Seek My kingdom first and everything you need will be given to you. Luke 12:31 APRIL 27 - PROMISE #117 My Spirit will lead you into all truth and show you what is to come. John 16:12-13 APRIL 28 - PROMISE #118 One day, I will wipe away every tear and take away all your pain. Revelation 21:4 APRIL 29 - PROMISE #119 My everlasting joy and gladness will drive all sorrow and mourning away. Isaiah 51:11 APRIL 30 - PROMISE #120 You can hold on to the hope that I will not change what I have promised. Hebrews 6:17-18

{sorry, COVID 19 made me forget to post these each week  or at least like this - monthly ...  since March so I'm updating finally in July}

"The Promise of Lent" - 5th Sunday

40 Day Journey Toward the Power of Easter
with Chris Tiegreen's devotional "The Promise of Lent"

... Isaiah 52:7-10 ...
for the Lord has comforted His People He has redeemed Jerusalem. The Lord has demonstrated His Holy Power before the eyes of all nations. All the ends of the earth will see the
Victory of our God

{how very timely and appropriate for such a time as this!}
COVID-19 Worldwide

"Lord, my life is shaped by the things I hunger for, and You have blessed me with a longing for the things of heaven. Continue to stir up my hunger for the good news of Your Kingdom. Rebuild the ruined places of my life, and strengthen the gifts and calling I have already received. Let me be a revelation of {*You}Your goodness, grace, and glory that I might live as part of Your PROMISE to display Your victory to the ends of the earth."~Chris Tiegreen, p.122

{could not be a better prayer for me to pray during this}

I  will not FEAR or BE AFRAID Psalm 91:5
as I'm continuing with this devotion:

Readings for Week 5 Mon. Day 29 "The New Feast" Revelation 21:1-7 *Revelation 21:5 Tues. Day 30 "Hope Behind the Clouds" Matthew 16:13-23 *Matthew 16:21 Weds. Day 31 "The Evidence of Life" John 11:1-44 *John 11:40 Thurs. Day 32 "The End of Fruitlessness" Matthew 21:18-22 *Matthew 21:21-22 Fri. Day 33 "A Heart in Sync with His" John 12:1-8 *John 12:7 Sat. Day 34 "The Greater Exodus" Luke 9:28-36  *Luke 9:30-31 (ESV)

If ever there has been a Lent season to prepare our hearts, this is the time in 2020 to seek the Lord totally. Pray and Be Bold in sharing Jesus! then release the Holy Spirit to finish the work JESUS has done
Included the following just to hear Max Lucado's heart & encouragement




IF You know MAX LUCADO or even if you don't, check out his website & other social media, because he has been sharing such wisdom & great encouragement almost daily.

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"The Promise of Lent" - 4th Sunday

40 Day Journey Toward the Power of Easter
with Chris Tiegreen's devotional "The Promise of Lent"

Isaiah 25:6-9 

Lord, I long for that day when Your Kingdom comes on earth in all its fullness, when tears are no more, when death is not only swallowed up in victory but disappears forever. Help me ...

...live with hope for the age to come...

I'm continuing with this: Isaiah 40:1-5;John 17:22-24 Haggai 2:6-9; Malachi 3:1-4

Readings for Week 4 Mon. Day 23 "Forgiven Before We Fell" Isaiah 40:1-5 *Isaiah 40:1-2 Tues. Day 24 "A Demonstration of God" Isaiah 40:1-5 *Isaiah 40:4 Weds. Day 25 "A Revelation of Glory" Isaiah 40:1-5 *Isaiah 40:5 Thurs. Day 26 "The Fellowship of Glory" John 17:22-24 *John 17:22 Fri. Day 27 "Unshakable" Haggai 2:6-9 *Haggai 2:6 Sat. Day 28 "A Pure Priesthood" Malachi 3:1-4 *Malachi 3:3

Lord, my heart is at rest in You because I have chosen to build my life on the Truth of Your Word and the certainty of Your grace. Thank You that my security does not depend on my faithfulness but on Yours.{Thank You!} Anchor me always in Your love. Amen. Day 27, Chris T.

So many of my readings, prayers and studies just seem to coincide  with the times in which we now live! I am so thankful  for all the spiritual community and support available online and all of YOU here  and at YouVersion, Faith/Study Gateway, Sheila Walsh, Max Lucado,  Proverbs 31 Ministry, Church, Worship Music & Prayer services online {Thank you all!}

Keeping on my Journey toward the Power of Jesus' Christ Resurrection!
Hallelujah!

"The Promise of Lent" - 3rd Sunday

40 Day Journey Toward the Power of Easter
with Chris Tiegreen's devotional "The Promise of Lent"

Job 19:25-27
Today is a National Day of Prayer March 15, 2020 A Call to us all to Pray amid the world crisis and ours of the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID 19) {usually our National Day of Prayer is in May each year} but this is a necessary time for us to pray for one another
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I am continuing this week:
mostly in Isaiah 53 with this devotional and the following readings daily claiming Isaiah 53 (v.5) in particular this day of prayer
"But He was wounded for our transgressions,
He was bruised for our iniquities;
The chastisement for our peace was upon Him,
And by His stripes we are healed" NKJV

Readings for Week 3 Mon. Day 17 The Lamb Who Transforms John 1:29-34 *Jn 1:29 Tues. Day 18 Clash of Kingdoms Isaiah 53 *Isaiah 53:3 Weds. Day 19 A Comprehensive Gospel Isaiah 53 *Isaiah 53:4 Thurs. Day 20 Receive All, Give All Isaiah 53 *Isaiah 53:5 Fri. Day 21 Finally Free Isaiah 53 *Isaiah 53:6 Sat. Day 22 The Dignity of Silence Isaiah 53 *Isaiah 53:7

"Surely He has borne our infirmities and carried our diseases..." v.4

...Lord, may my faith rise to the level of Your Promise, and may it not stop when my own needs are met. Give me opportunities to be a minister of grace to many of the wounded (and sick) lives You gave Your life to save. (day 20)

"... All of our sicknesses and brokenness - spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical - are consequences of our rebellion ... and Jesus took the pains of that rebellion upon Himself."... (day 20)

"...O believe, my heart, oh believe,
Nothing will be lost to you!..."  Gustav Mahler, "Resurrection Symphony" (5th movement) {this is the quote shared for the end of day 19}

...Lord, I cannot thank You enough for carrying my weaknesses and bearing my sorrow {pain and infirmities}. I depend on You for everything and You always let me. Thank You for all that salvation includes. (day 19)

Way Maker
"... Way maker, Miracle Worker, Promise keeper Light in the darkness, my God That is who You are Way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper Light in the darkness, my God That is who You are You are here, touching every heart I worship You I worship You You are here, healing every heart I worship You I worship You You are here, turning lives around I worship You I worship You You are here, mending every heart ...
Even when I don’t see it, You’re working Even when I don’t feel it, You’re working You never stop, You never stop working You never stop, You never stop working"
That is Who YOU are!!!