Thoughts on Easter

This is a very special Easter for me. It's my first official one as a mom. Since turning 30 and becoming a mom, I've had a lot of thoughts on where my life is and where I want it to be. Just before I turned 30, I decided I wanted to build my relationship with The Lord and read the bible cover to cover before I turn 31. I only truly let God into my heart when I was 24. I want to raise Henry to know Christ, but first I need to start with myself. I'm happy to announce that I am 45 days in and 12% through the bible! The plan I'm using has me read a little Old Testament, a little New Testament, proverbs and psalms everyday; I really like the way it's organized. Sometimes I miss days, and try to make those up. I do a lot of my reading while nursing Henry which has become such a peaceful time for us both. The great timing about this plan is that I've just finished Matthew, so the crusifiction and resurrection are very fresh in my mind. I've felt overwhelmingly emotional this weekend, reading about the last supper and the events leading up to Jesus' capture this week. I ask Matt a lot of questions like, "how could they [the disciples] just leave him?" and "how could Peter say he didn't even know him when he was ready to die with Jesus?" Matt's beliefs and comments are always very matter-of-fact. "Because, that was the profecy." His faith is so true and undilluted. It's refreshing. This weekend's holiday marks the anniversary of a profecy come true. God sent his son to die for our sins, so that we may live eternally in His kingdom. 

Not by anything I've done, but only by the blood of Jesus Christ am I saved. 

God bless and happy Easter. 

 

~jh