WHAT EASTER MEANS TO ME

 

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WHY EASTER MATTERS by Focus on the Family.

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WHAT THE DEATH AND RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST MEANS:

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WHAT EASTER MEANS TO ME:

I became a Christian when I was a sophomore in high school.  

I grew up going to church and having the Bible read to me by my parents almost every day at the supper table.  I always knew my parents had a personal relationship with the Lord because I would observe them praying and reading their Bibles during their quiet times.  I also grew up watching my parents make their decisions based on their faith and what the Bible said.  They treated others with love and respect and were always willing to serve and help others whenever help was needed.  They always were grateful for the blessings from the Lord and willing to share and give of those blessing to others.    

What prompted me to accept Jesus as my Savior as a sophomore in high school was the question being posed to me, "If you would die tonight, where would you go: heaven or hell?"  

Not only did I realize that I was sinner, but I also realized that living a life captive to my sinful desires would not bring me an everlasting joy and peace.  The things of this world are temporary and fleeting.  

Only God's love and grace could make me whole and complete. 

And there was nothing I could do on my own to make 

myself right with the Lord.   

Further, because of my sin, I would face eternity out of the 

Lord's presence if I would die.  

This was not something I wanted.  

So I guess you could say that initially I became a Christian mostly for the reason of wanting the assurance of eternal life in heaven.  

Over the years, however, the Lord has helped my faith become so much more than just an insurance policy for my death.  My faith is now the guiding force in my life, it directs how I treat others, how I spend my time and money, and it guides and directs me in making decisions.  My faith is a source of strength and comfort during difficult times, and helps me to always give thanks to the Lord for His blessings in my life, in good and bad times.   My faith is what helps me have a second chance when I goof up and not make good choices (using the language we use with our boys).  I can ask for forgiveness from my Lord Jesus, and He forgives me and helps me get back on my feet to try again.  I try to study God's word every day and spend time in prayer.  I try to use what I read in God's word and apply it to my life:  how can I better serve the Lord using what I learned today from the Bible? 

In other words, my belief in the Jesus as my Lord and Savior gives my life structure and purpose.  I try to live each and every day for Him, to bring Him glory and honor.  

Do I fail often?  Yes.  

Am I forgiven always?  Yes.  

Am I loved by Jesus no matter what?  Yes.  

Would I live my life any other way?  No.

So Easter is the time of year where I really try to focus on what Jesus did for me by dying on the cross for my sins.  How much love He showed me by taking the blame for my sins.  And then to celebrate that my Lord is more powerful than death because He rose again and conquered the grave!  

Easter is truly a beautiful time of year!

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