Happy Easter!

Every year as Easter approachs, I get excited and sad all at the same time. Typically, the sad comes first, as I realize year after year, that I forget all that Jesus gave for me. Sad that I have lost the passion for Him and my relationship with Him, despite the fact that He gave it all for me. Then, the excitement comes as I remember that He loves me just as I am. He does not expect perfection of me; that is why He came to die for me, because He knew I could not do it on my own. Without His sacrifice, I would be in a lot of trouble. But with Him as my savior, I'm safe and loved for eternity! So, I get re-fired up every year at this time, and decide to "try harder" in my walk with Him.

To start it off, I'm going to celebrate Good Friday tomorrow, while Jesse goes golfing with my Dad for his birthday, I am going to let myself remember. Remember the good, and remember the bad. I'm going to watch the Passion of the Christ and relive the emotion and heartache that movie portrays. Then I'm going to re-read the scriptures dealing with His death and ressurection. As the Lord's supper reminds us, "do this in rememberance of me," which is exactly how I plan to spend my Easter weekend. Remembering.