We acknowledge Easter and Christmas once a year, but we really should be celebrating all year, "Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances..." (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). He is “Alive!”
Watch this video, I will never forget what spoke to my heart as Mary held her Son at the foot of the cross, and kisses Him. Then she looks up from Jesus, as if she was looking right at me saying, “what do you believe of this, and what are you going to do with my Son in your life?”
Think of this; if you were in a situation that you were about to die, like drowning, or someone is holding a gun ready to shoot you, or in a burning building and no way out. In all these situations, you would be desperate to be saved, and then someone comes and rescues you, but they lose their life in the process. How would you live a life of thankfulness? Wouldn't you want to stay in constant contact with them if they survived? Wouldn't you feel like you owed them everything, especially your life, or at least time?
I am not the one to judge, "[God] has entrusted all judgement to the Son..."
Think of this; if you were in a situation that you were about to die, like drowning, or someone is holding a gun ready to shoot you, or in a burning building and no way out. In all these situations, you would be desperate to be saved, and then someone comes and rescues you, but they lose their life in the process. How would you live a life of thankfulness? Wouldn't you want to stay in constant contact with them if they survived? Wouldn't you feel like you owed them everything, especially your life, or at least time?
I am not the one to judge, "[God] has entrusted all judgement to the Son..."
After His brutal crucifixion and death on the cross, on the 3rd day Jesus rose from the grave, just as He said He would. He is alive, and stands watching over us, and longs to hear our voices each day. To feel His presence, is the greatest feeling in the world.
Throughout the new testament you will read that Jesus always spoke to His Father on a daily basis. That is what prayer is, a conversation with Him. Taking time out of our busy schedule to spend time with Him. No matter what we've done, or what mess we are in, He wants us to talk to Him, just like you want your own children to talk to you.
I know I have broken my mom's and dad's heart in my growing teen years, but they always made me feel loved anyway. This unconditional love is something I will be eternally grateful for. For showing me a glimpse of Jesus in their love for me.
Sadly, this is a love some people don’t get to feel with their earthly parents, and some even in their marriages. If you seek Jesus, you will see that He lets His heart be broken every time, until He heals yours. He will turn your darkness into dawn when you run into His arms.
I pray you press on, "straining toward what is ahead..." (Philippians 3:12-14).
Forget what is behind, keep seeking to win the prize for which God has called us heavenward in Christ Jesus. He is “Alive!”
Grace and His peace be with you
Kim
Throughout the new testament you will read that Jesus always spoke to His Father on a daily basis. That is what prayer is, a conversation with Him. Taking time out of our busy schedule to spend time with Him. No matter what we've done, or what mess we are in, He wants us to talk to Him, just like you want your own children to talk to you.
I know I have broken my mom's and dad's heart in my growing teen years, but they always made me feel loved anyway. This unconditional love is something I will be eternally grateful for. For showing me a glimpse of Jesus in their love for me.
Sadly, this is a love some people don’t get to feel with their earthly parents, and some even in their marriages. If you seek Jesus, you will see that He lets His heart be broken every time, until He heals yours. He will turn your darkness into dawn when you run into His arms.
I pray you press on, "straining toward what is ahead..." (Philippians 3:12-14).
Forget what is behind, keep seeking to win the prize for which God has called us heavenward in Christ Jesus. He is “Alive!”
Grace and His peace be with you
Kim
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