“Beneath the Cross of Jesus” by Justin March

Beneath the cross of Jesus,
I lay my burdens down. I bring the weight of the world to Him, and I allow the
worries and doubts to be lifted by His healing hands and loving embrace.
Beneath the cross of Jesus, I forgive. I forgive those that have wronged me in
this life, and I forgive myself for the pain I have caused others.

Beneath the cross of Jesus, I repent. I confess the sins I have bestowed upon
this world, and I ask for His help in the healing of not repeating them in the
future.

Beneath the cross of Jesus, I pray. I kneel before Him with the faith that He
answers prayers, and with the trust in His mission for my life.

Beneath the cross of Jesus, I weep. I shed tears for those that have passed,
and I feel sorrow for the lost and wicked.

Beneath the cross of Jesus, I ask for grace. I look up to Him with the
knowledge that I come from a fallen humanity, and that only He can save me from
myself and my sins.

Beneath the cross of Jesus, I am humbled. I am reminded that God gave up His
only Son to save a wretch like me, and I must live this life forever in His
service.

Beneath the cross of Jesus, I share in His scars. I touch the wounds in His
hands and feet, and I am reminded to share my scars with others so they too can
find healing in theirs.

Beneath the cross of Jesus, I find peace. I am overwhelmed by His resurrection,
yet I find comfort in the promises and truths he has bestowed upon me.

Beneath the cross of Jesus, I invite others to join me. I use His words, His
messages, and His daily miracles to attract others so they may find a life
worth living in His everlasting arms.

As we begin Holy Week, I think a lot about the cross. I think about what this
symbol means for our lives, and I think about the sacrifices made so we could
be free. I think about the pain endured, the blood shed, and the humiliation
created from an unknowing people. And I think about the miracle of
resurrection, the promises made, and the hope given to this fallen humanity.

I will spend my time beneath the cross of Jesus. I will gather with friends, I
will spread His messages, and I will invite others to join me. I will pray, I
will be humbled, and I will be forgiven when I fall. And I will understand that
beneath the cross of Jesus is a life full of grace and peace that I did not
earn.

So, I will spend my days beneath the cross of Jesus. I will do what He asks, I
will follow His lead, and I will take His hand along this journey. And when my
days have come to an end, I pray that I find myself lying beside all of you
beneath the cross of Jesus!