I've mentioned my desire to “be healthy for Easter” a couple times but never really said why so as to decrease the disappointment if it didn't happen. But Easter is now here and I'm feeling pretty good – so what am I going to do, you might ask. I'm going to Disney World! No, seriously! Tomorrow I'm flying to Florida to spend Spring Break with Lisa and the kids. I doubt that I'll be able to keep up but have been assured that the Magic Kingdom has plenty of benches. It doesn't really matter, I'm just so grateful to be taking a trip somewhere other than Omaha!
What an amazing holiday we celebrate this weekend – remembering the greatest miracle of all time. Not just that Christ died and rose from the dead after fulfilling 100's of years of prophecies (the odds of which are greater than it was to win the Powerball last week), but perhaps the greatest miracle – that he did it out of love for US. Whether we love him or not, believe in him or not, spend time with him or allow our “important” commitments to push him out – he knew that we could never love him the way he loves us, yet still chose to die for each and every one of us. What an amazing expression of love! I know that's probably not novel news for most of you (and if it is, please call me). Anyway, since the best way to sum up Easter in 1 word is “love,” I started thinking of all the things I “love” (obviously a different level of “love”)
I love sunsets, sunny days on the beach, summer thunderstorms, and the peacefulness after a snowfall. I love the smell of barbeque, McDonalds ice cream, being on the water, good competition and a good massage. I love the sound of children's giggles, children's prayers, seeing people smile and having a good laugh. I love being surrounded by a supportive community and the feeling you get from helping others. I love my friends. I love my family. I love the faithfulness of our God and that He blesses us with future and a hope! Happy Easter!
“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” ~ John 3:16
