May We Never Forget...

The crown of thorns

The nail pierced hands

The whips

The long journey to Calvary

You bearing the cross of my sin and shame

When they pierced your side

When they gave you vinegar to drink when you were thirsty

When you cried out "Eloi, eloi, lama sabachthani"

How you were mocked and ridiculed for my sin and shame

How you freely laid down your life for me

Your sweat turning to blood

The empty tomb

The veil that was torn

Your death, resurrection, and ascension

Your sacrifice

The blood.

Amen.