Res-ur-rec-tion (n.)
1. The act of rising from the dead or returning to life.
2. The state of one who has returned to life.
3. The act of bringing back to practice, notice, or use; revival.
This day is a celebration of resurrection- that of the LIVING CHRIST, who conquered the grave and shattered the darkness, affording me an ETERNAL life with Him.
This is a beautiful time of year. In some places, green plants are bursting up from the ground, some even sprouting bits of color. Here in North Dakota, we don't get to enjoy traditional spring goodness; Sundresses are replaced with closed-toed shoes and warm jackets, Easter eggs will be found in houseplants rather than hidden in grass, and our Easter bunny will have to sludge through the remaining two feet of snow in our yard.
But somewhere under that blanket of white is the promise of green.
New life. Resurrection.
It's coming. In fact, as I type, the sun is beating down and our snow drifts are getting smaller.
Sometimes it's as simple as the ability to get out of bed in the morning. After a bad night with the kids (and both have had their issues lately), I physically need an infusion of energy, attitude, LIFE. I pray often for this...morning, nighttime, and all the time in between. Jesus, give me NEW LIFE today.
Sometimes it's a freshening up of things that have become stagnant. Marriage, motherhood, worship, wardrobe...big things, little things. A romantic date night, a fun art activity for the kids on a cold day, playing an old favorite song a new way, buying a new pair of jeans... make a little effort and the effects are great.
Reconnecting myself to my own health has been a much needed resurrection in my life. When I decided to institute some self-control in order to restore self-esteem I've gradually lost over the years, the outcome was drastic. 20 pounds out the door in almost four months will do HUGE things for a positive spirit!
Most importantly, I need a daily resurrection of my connection to God. I pray for opportunities, quiet moments in which I can invest in that imperative relationship. I allow too many distractions to infiltrate my life, things that deaden my ears to his voice and blind me from seeing his work in my life.
As I write this, I am praying for you who is reading...may you experience resurrection today wherever you may need it the most. And, above all, may you know personally the NEW LIFE that comes from the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Happy Easter to you and yours!
