He Has Risen: A Reflection on Becoming

Holy Week encourages us to pause, contemplate, and experience emotions deeply.

From Palm Sunday through Good Friday to Easter Sunday, we are reminded of a journey that belongs not only to Him but to us as well.

A journey of surrender, sacrifice, waiting, and ultimately, renewal.

We Are All Flawed—Yet Deeply Loved

One of the most humbling truths of Easter is this:

We are imperfect.

We fall short.

We make mistakes we wish we could undo.

And still… He chose the cross.

Not for a flawless version of us, but for the real, imperfect, evolving version of us.

That truth alone has the power to change everything.

Because it means that grace is not something we earn. It is something we receive.

And in receiving it, we are invited into something greater:

Becoming.

The Symbolism of Holy Week in Our Own Lives

Holy Week is more than a historical event—it serves as a reflection of our lives.

• Palm Sunday symbolizes the peaks—those times when everything seems perfect.

• Good Friday echoes the pain, loss, and breaking… the periods when we can't comprehend God's plan.

• Holy Saturday represents the waiting—the silent, uncertain phase where nothing appears to happen… yet everything is.

• Easter Sunday reminds us that renewal is always within reach.

  
  

Truthfully, we experience all these phases in our own lives.

We feel joy… We suffer heartbreak… We dwell in uncertainty… And we long for renewal.

Becoming a Daughter of God

This season has been teaching me what it truly means to become—not in the world’s way, but in God’s way. Becoming a daughter of God is not about perfection. It is about alignment.

It is choosing, daily:

• Faith over fear

• Peace over reaction

• Discipline over comfort

• Grace over judgment

  
  

It is remembering who we are… even when life tries to tell us otherwise.

Becoming in Every Role We Carry

The journey of becoming extends beyond our personal faith, influencing every aspect of our lives.

• Becoming a present and loving mother

• Becoming a supportive and honest daughter, sister and aunt

• Becoming a kind and grounded neighbor

• Becoming a responsible and intentional citizen

These roles are intertwined with our faith and serve as expressions of it.

We don't always succeed.

There are times of frustration, doubt, and moments where we fall short.

Yet, the beauty of this journey lies in the chance to try again each and every day.

Through Tribulation, We Are Refined

Life presents challenges.

There will be times of:

• Pain

• Confusion

• Waiting

• Growth that feels uncomfortable

  
  

However, these times have a purpose.

They refine us, stretch us, and draw us closer to God—if we let them.

During these moments, we are called to:

• Have faith

• Trust the process

• Surrender what we cannot control

  
  

Even when it’s difficult.

A New Day Will Come

Easter serves as a reminder for us all:

A new day will arrive.

It may not come as we anticipate.

It may not align with our schedule.

But it will always occur in God’s perfect timing.

The stone will be moved aside.

The darkness will transform into light.

The period of waiting will lead to renewal.

The Daily Work of Becoming

Here's a truth we often overlook:

Becoming is not a singular event.

It is a daily commitment.

It involves:

• Intention

• Dedication

• Discipline

  
  

It manifests as:

• Being present even when you don't feel like it

• Choosing faith when doubt arises

• Releasing what no longer benefits you

• Beginning anew... even after setbacks

  
  

And we are not meant to do it alone.

We are led—daily—by the Holy Spirit.

One step at a time.

One decision at a time.

One day at a time.

Closing Reflection

As we celebrate Easter today…

Let us remember:

• We are cherished despite our flaws

• We gain strength through our challenges

• We find renewal in our beliefs

  
  

And most importantly…

We are continually evolving.

He has risen. And through Him… we can rise too.

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