Preparing for Easter Sunday

I have been mentally preparing for the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus the last few days and will continue the rest of the week. It is weighing heavily on my heart this year to prepare our family this week to really read about, think about and discuss the magnitude of the events that happened in the days prior to and the event of Jesus' death and resurrection. Can you imagine the physical acts and emotional feelings Jesus must have had when he predicted what would happen to him and the strength to not to run and hide, but to await His enemies? As I reflect on these events, I am moved to great emotion by the physical and emotional strength Jesus had and what he endured for our salvation. Jesus took upon great pain and died for our sins so that we may live a new life with Our Father.

Dear Lord, May we all live our lives with gratitude and praise for what you have done for us and help us share your word with others so that they too will know the goodness of what you have done. AMEN!