Turning to God In Our Transitions

Palm Sunday, the day Jesus was celebrated upon arrival in Jerusalem, commences the most significant transition of Jesus' life: his journey to the cross. Unlike Jesus, we are not privy to the details of how our life's transitions will play out, and perhaps that is God's blessing. Throughout his life, Jesus knew of the suffering he would face on the cross, and he still chose to turn to the Father with his anguish, sorrow, and fear, and surrender to His will. Even fully understanding his impending crucifixion, Jesus modeled practicing faith to move forward in times of anxiety and uncertainty, to trust that God is working in our lives and that He will bestow crowns of beauty for ashes.