Holy Week | Day One | Palm Sunday
Holy Week | 7-Day Devotional Guide
This 7-Day Devotional guide begins Palm Sunday and ends Saturday, the day before Easter Each post will contain an element of preparation and meditation to encourage you in your time with Jesus.
At the bottom of each post you'll find a PDF version available for download in case you would like to print them off for others or take notes on each page yourself.
Blessings!
Bill Hulse
At the bottom of each post you'll find a PDF version available for download in case you would like to print them off for others or take notes on each page yourself.
Blessings!
Bill Hulse
DAY ONE
PALM SUNDAY | Surrendering Your Plans
Scripture: Matthew 21:8-9 – "A very large crowd spread their cloaks on the road, while others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, ‘Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!'"
Reflection: The people in Jerusalem welcomed Jesus with great enthusiasm, yet days later, many of them turned away. They expected a conquering king, but Jesus came as a suffering servant. Following Jesus requires us to lay down our own expectations and plans at His feet. Are you truly willing to surrender your plans for His?
Illustration: Imagine handing over a map of your life to Jesus and letting Him redraw the path. Would you be willing to go where He leads, even if it's unexpected?
Challenge: Today, pray and ask God to reveal any area of your life where you need to surrender control to Him.
Application Questions:
Prayer Emphasis: Ask God to help you surrender your plans and trust in His perfect will for your life.
Reflection: The people in Jerusalem welcomed Jesus with great enthusiasm, yet days later, many of them turned away. They expected a conquering king, but Jesus came as a suffering servant. Following Jesus requires us to lay down our own expectations and plans at His feet. Are you truly willing to surrender your plans for His?
Illustration: Imagine handing over a map of your life to Jesus and letting Him redraw the path. Would you be willing to go where He leads, even if it's unexpected?
Challenge: Today, pray and ask God to reveal any area of your life where you need to surrender control to Him.
Application Questions:
- What expectations do you have for your life that might not align with God’s will?
- How do you respond when God's plans look different from yours?
- What step can you take today to trust God more fully?
Prayer Emphasis: Ask God to help you surrender your plans and trust in His perfect will for your life.
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Father I pray that Your perfect will helps me align with Your will. I pray that every step I take will lead someone toward You.