The Daily: Friday March 6, 2026

'Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.' - Matthew 25:40

Surrendering the Script

Maybe this season is not about giving something up, but rather about letting go of what has held us back — namely, our internal narrative of judgment and assumptions. Too many years, we’ve allowed our automatic thoughts to limit our ability to love. And too often, our first impression has become our last opinion. What if we could stop those patterns? What if we could allow love to rewrite our story?

Pharisee Simon had his own script for proper behavior, for the type of people he would accept as guests, and for the types of religious rituals he would perform. His script kept him from seeing the beautiful act of worship happening right before him. At the same time, a woman whom society had given up on was showing the world how to be boldly loving and to take risks that can change lives.

Resurrection does not begin at some dramatic moment. Resurrection begins when we cease rehearsing our judgments and we begin taking steps toward each other. It occurs when we choose to be vulnerable over being safe, choosing grace over being certain, and choosing love over fear. This is dangerous work. All great love is dangerous work. But so is grace, and grace has the potential to transform not only the hearts of individuals, but also the communities in which they live.

You are in the position today to allow Jesus to disrupt your script and create a new story of love.

Reflection Question
What internal script about yourself or others is Jesus inviting you to surrender this season?

Prayer
Lord, I surrender my judgmental thoughts and automatic assumptions to You. Write a new story of love and grace in my heart and through my actions.