Day 1: A Call to Deeper Intimacy
“Then Jesus said to them, ‘Very truly I tell you, the Son can do nothing by Himself; He can do only what He sees His Father doing, because whatever the Father does the Son also does.’” – John 5:19 (NIV)
Welcome to what has traditionally been celebrated as Holy Week—a sacred and solemn time where we reflect on the final days of Jesus’ earthly ministry, culminating in the most powerful act of love humanity has ever known: the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Over the next few days, I will offer a simple liturgy of Holy Week—a rhythm of reflection, truth, and grace—rooted in Scripture and unfolding through the lens of real-life motherhood, discipleship, and divine intimacy. I will be sharing fresh revelations and gentle whispers I’ve received as I’ve immersed myself in the sacred text. I hope that it awakens something new in you, as it has in me.
This isn’t just a historical commemoration—it’s an invitation. An invitation to posture our hearts, homes, and motherhood in a way that mirrors the humility and obedience of Christ. A King, a HIGH Priest, and the King of Kings paid the highest price, and through His willing sacrifice, we now have access to eternal life, intimacy with God, and the power of the Holy Spirit.
A Season of Unraveling and Becoming
To be honest, the Lord has completely unraveled me over the past few months. I’ve been gently ushered into what I can only describe as a more intimate season—a sacred unraveling where the Word and the whispers of heaven have become my daily bread.
While I’ve always tried to be sensitive to the Holy Spirit, this season required me to detach from the former ways God used me and, instead, embrace how He desires to lead me now. There have been days of deep grace and others where I’ve stumbled, yet even in my missteps, I’ve sensed His nearness.
Isaiah 43:19 says, “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” This is the invitation of Holy Week—to perceive the newness of Christ afresh.
A Homeschool Holy Moment
One of the most unexpected places I encountered God recently was in a homeschool lesson with my son. We were knee-deep in World History and studying Roman leadership—at first, it felt off-topic and unrelated to our faith journey. But God, in His sovereignty, was weaving a story.
As we transitioned into a study on early Christianity, my son—confident that he already “knew it all”—was humbled and awed by the details of Jesus’ life: His Palestinian roots, His Jewish heritage, the complex religious tension of His day, and the manipulation that led to His crucifixion by the hands of the Romans.
I watched God teach my son what I could not—that there is always more to learn, more to uncover and more to surrender.
In learning about Roman architecture, law, philosophy, and their polytheistic worldview, my son began to grasp the weight of the crucifixion and the audacity of a people who would rather be martyred than deny their allegiance to Christ. “It all started to make sense,” he said.
Holiness as a Posture, Not Just a Word
The Lord reminded me that holiness isn’t just a term to regurgitate—it’s a posture to embody. Jesus repeatedly said, “I do only what I see my Father doing” (John 5:19). That’s the blueprint of Holy Week. That’s what it means to live HomeFirst—not just physically, but spiritually—returning home to the heart of the Father.
In this sacred week, we are not just remembering what happened; we are responding to what is still happening—the invitation to live resurrected, obedient, and holy lives as women of God.
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to Him, and He will make your paths straight” – Proverbs 3:5-6
This Week, Let’s Go Deeper Together
As we begin this journey through Holy Week, I’m astounded at how God intricately aligned our recent lessons and conversations to prepare our hearts for this exact moment. And I know it wasn’t just for me and my son—it’s for you, too.
So, dear sister, buckle up. Open your Bible. Light a candle. Slow down.
Let’s enter into the stillness, into the story, into the heart of the One who gave everything for us.
Let’s allow the Holy Spirit to lead us—not just to remember what Christ did—but to reimagine what He wants to do in us now.
This week is holy. Let’s keep it that way—together.
