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They went away and found a colt tied at the door, outside in the street; and they untied it. Some of the bystanders were saying to them, “What are you doing, untying the colt?” They spoke to them just as Jesus had told them, and they gave them permission. They brought the colt to Jesus and put their coats on it; and He sat on it. And many spread their coats in the road, and others spread leafy branches which they had cut from the fields. Those who went in front and those who followed were shouting: “Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord; Blessed is the coming kingdom of our father David; Hosanna in the highest!” Jesus entered Jerusalem and came into the temple; and after looking around at everything, He left for Bethany with the twelve, since it was already late. ‭‭Mark‬ ‭11‬:‭4‬-‭11‬ ‭NASB199 5‬‬

Love never fails; but if there are gifts of prophecy, they will be done away; if there are tongues, they will cease; if there is knowledge, it will be done away. For we know in part and we prophesy in part; but when the perfect comes, the partial will be done away. ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭13‬:‭8‬-‭10‬‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬ Settle yourself and put aside your anxiety for wherever you go I will go with you. Look about and see my creation, each tree similar, yet varied, so are my ways among my children, yet you are all mine. Grow in the ways I have for you. Reach out and become what you were intended to become.

Jesus replied to Nicodemus, “I can guarantee this truth: No one can see God’s kingdom without being born from above.” Nicodemus asked him, “How can anyone be born when he’s an old man? He can’t go back inside his mother a second time to be born, can he?” Jesus answered Nicodemus, “I can guarantee this truth: No one can enter God’s kingdom without being born of water and the Spirit. Flesh and blood give birth to flesh and blood, but the Spirit gives birth to things that are spiritual. Don’t be surprised when I tell you that all of you must be born from above. The wind blows wherever it pleases. You hear its sound, but you don’t know where the wind comes from or where it’s going. That’s the way it is with everyone born of the Spirit.” ‭‭John‬ ‭3‬:‭3‬-‭8‬ ‭GW Look past your initial impression and see the conditions of their heart. Recognize the pain and hopelessness. They need me. Reach out and acknowledge their existence. You once were in that condition. You too still need me. I am here ...

O God, save me by your name, and defend me with your might. O God, hear my prayer, and open your ears to the words from my mouth. Strangers have attacked me. Ruthless people seek my life. They do not think about God. Selah God is my helper! The Lord is the provider for my life. My enemies spy on me. Pay them back with evil. Destroy them with your truth! I will make a sacrifice to you along with a freewill offering. I will give thanks to your good name, O Lord. Your name rescues me from every trouble. My eyes will gloat over my enemies. ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭54‬:‭1‬-‭7‬ ‭GW ‬‬

When they came near Jerusalem and had reached Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples ahead of him. He said to them, “Go into the village ahead of you. You will find a donkey tied there and a colt with it. Untie them, and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, tell him that the Lord needs them. That person will send them at once.” This happened so that what the prophet had said came true: “Tell the people of Zion, Your king is coming to you. He’s gentle, riding on a donkey, on a colt, a young pack animal. ” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭21‬:‭1‬-‭5‬ ‭GW Look forward. What do you see? What am I doing now? Do not be frightened, but walk with me. Listen for me as I whisper directions for you. I am life. I am reaching out to the unloved. They need to know my heart, not what they see from others. Yes, walk forward. Walk with me in my love.

So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue to live your lives in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness. See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the elemental spiritual forces of this world rather than on Christ. ‭‭Colossians‬ ‭2‬:‭6‬-‭8‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Recognize who you are in me. My ways will grant safety, providing you safety and protection. Don't become confused by the accusations of the enemy. His ways are death. Follow me. I am life. I am the only way of truth. In me you can have freedom.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable— if anything is excellent or praiseworthy— think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭6‬-‭9‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Look where I have taken you over the years. You can see the changes of your ideas of me. I have not changed. I remain who I've declared myself to be. I am there now. Allow me to continue to lead you in the way of inner peace. Seek me. Find me in the written Word and in your daily life. I do not change.

Praise awaits you, our God, in Zion; to you our vows will be fulfilled. You who answer prayer, to you all people will come. When we were overwhelmed by sins, you forgave our transgressions. Blessed are those you choose and bring near to live in your courts! We are filled with the good things of your house, of your holy temple. ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭65‬:‭1‬-‭4‬ ‭NIV‬‬ Watch and listen. You will discover more of me. You will find what I have for you to share. There you will find the purpose you've been searching. Don't look past the obvious. I am there, leading you.