Friday: Throw Up My Hands
Defeat doesn’t feel good. Having to give up on something you cared about is heartbreaking. Can you imagine how Jesus’ friends felt on that Good Friday? Throwing up our hands is a phrase that describes the moment we get so exasperated and discouraged that we stop working for that which we had tried so hard to do.
Reflection: What disappointments might you name and lament?
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