She did what she could. She poured perfume on my body beforehand to prepare for my burial.

“If you, even you, had only known on this day what would bring you peace—but now it is hidden from your eyes.43The days will come upon you when your enemies will build an embankment against you and encircle you and hem you in on every side.44They will dash you to the ground, you and the children within your walls. They will not leave one stone on another, because you did not recognize the time of God’s coming to you.”

Now is the time for judgment on this world; now the prince of this world will be driven out.32And I, when I am lifted up12:32 The Greek for lifted up also means exalted. from the earth, will draw all people to myself.”

Lord God my Father,

Help me to release my will and do what I can for your kingdom today. Remove my strongholds of understanding and control. Keep me from allowing my desire to understand and control, to hold back your desire for my actions, make me immediately obedient so I don’t hinder your plan.

In Jesus name I pray,

Amen