I heard her singing downstairs, as she often does. My wife, one of the most remarkable people I know, is also one of the most faithful followers of Jesus I’ve ever met. That morning, she was quietly humming “In Christ Alone.” I listened from upstairs.
The reason was simple. It was Palm Sunday.
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, the days that lead us through Jesus’ final moments before the cross and ultimately to Easter morning. From the triumphal entry to the silence of Holy Saturday to the celebration of the resurrection, this week invites us to slow down and pay attention.
Why Spiritual Rhythm Matters
Spiritual rhythms don’t come naturally for most of us. Life is busy, loud, and fragmented. But anyone who has followed an Advent devotional, attended a Good Friday service, or practiced Lent knows this to be true: a little structure can deepen our faith in meaningful ways.
Think of it like music. When there’s a steady rhythm, it’s easier to stay in sync. The same is true spiritually. Intentional patterns help us stay present to what God is doing.
Here are three simple ways to create spiritual rhythm during Palm Sunday, Holy Week, and Easter.
1. Follow a Holy Week or Easter devotional
Devotionals work because they give shape to your time. They offer a daily pause. A short reading. A prayer. A moment to reflect.
You don’t need something complicated. You need something consistent.
Choose a devotional that walks day by day through Holy Week or carries you into the Easter season. Read it in the morning or before bed. Alone or with your family. Even a few minutes a day can reorient your heart.
The goal isn’t perfection. It’s presence.
2. Make concrete plans to attend meaningful services
Holy Week services don’t happen by accident. You have to decide ahead of time.
Look for opportunities to attend Palm Sunday worship, a Good Friday service, or an Easter Vigil if one is available in your area. These gatherings help mark the story with your body, not just your mind.
Make it tangible. Treat the day differently. Eat together. Talk about what the service meant. Let the calendar shape the moment.
Some of the most formative faith experiences come from simply showing up.
3. Create an Easter playlist and let it fill your space
Music has a way of anchoring truth in our hearts.
Create a short Easter playlist and play it at home or in the car. Let resurrection songs become the background of your week. Like my wife singing downstairs, music can quietly hold you in the story when words fail.
You don’t need dozens of songs. Pick a few that point you toward hope, victory, and new life. Then let them repeat.
Easter is not just a day. The church has always treated it as a season. Give yourself permission to linger there.
A Final Encouragement
Holy Week invites us into an ordered kind of spirituality. Not rigid. Not forced. Just intentional.
Choose a few simple practices. Let them guide your attention. And allow the story of Jesus’ death and resurrection to shape not just your Sunday, but your entire week.
That kind of rhythm changes us. Quietly. Faithfully. Over time.
