Happy Easter, my friends! He is risen!
A couple of
nights ago, Ryan and I participated in our church’s Good Friday service. I’d
read my narrations so many times, and I’d listened to the choir music over and
over, but something about hearing it all in that moment hit me straight in the
middle of the heart. The reality of the undeserved gift of what God has done
for me washed over me in fresh way, leaving me completely overwhelmed.
Today, of
course, the celebrations will look varied. Ryan and I will be worshiping with
our church family, we’ll dress up (Lexi too!), and we’ll take some time to
visit with family. We’ll exchange Easter baskets and hopefully see some pretty
flowers along the way.
Those are the celebratory
things of now. The traditions we embrace and enjoy every year. But far more
important than dresses or Cadbury eggs is the truth of why we celebrate this
day.
In the words of
a song I love…May I never lose the wonder…oh the wonder of Your mercy!
I don’t ever
want it to get too comfortable in my mind. What I deserve and what Jesus made
possible for me are two very different things. I am so very grateful for the
great gift of salvation, and today I celebrate that gift!
My thoughts today are brief, but no less sincere. Wherever you
are and however you celebrate today, may you also never lose the wonder of His
mercy!
3 comments:
He is risen indeed!
Have a meaningful day!
He is risen, indeed! Alleluia!
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