Happy Easter! What a great opportunity we have today to reflect on what Christ has done for us! But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. Isaiah 53:5
I saw a quote today from Proverbs31 ministrie’s Instagram page, I wanted to share it hear because it struck me as such truth. “The day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday is proof that while God may seem silent or far away, he is still speaking and is closer than you think.” Are you in a season where it seems that God is far away? does it seem that he is silent? I hope this will remind you that just because we feel disowned or left behind – God is here, right here.
As I think about my journey though infertility, one of the easiest holidays for me to celebrate is Easter. Celebrating one of the greatest acts of Love from our savior gives us renewed faith and confidence that he is with us! Good Friday allows you to sit in the sadness, soak in the reality that everything seemed to be falling apart, it connects so much with the infertility journey – you are allowed to express sadness that is often not allowed or encouraged in a church setting. And then the excitement of Sunday! Yes you are sad, but Christ has risen and you now have true happiness because Jesus loved us so much that he died for our sins. His love renews us on our journeys of life.
There was a song played during our church service today, and it was so powerful. the lyrics are below, If you would like to watch it, here is a link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkRiYsTN7KY
Do you feel the world is broken?
(We do)
Do you feel the shadows deepen?
(We do)
But do you know that all the dark won’t
Stop the light from getting through?
(We do)
Do you wish that you could see it all made new?
We do)
Is all creation groaning?
(It is)
Is a new creation coming?
(It is)
Is the glory of the Lord to be the light within our midst?
(It is)
Is it good that we remind ourselves of this?
(It is)
Is anyone worthy? Is anyone whole?
Is anyone able to break the seal and open the scroll?
The Lion of Judah who conquered the grave
He was David’s root and the Lamb who died to ransom the slave
Is He worthy? Is He worthy?
Of all blessing and honor and glory
Is He worthy of this?
He is
Does the Father truly love us?
(He does)
Does the Spirit move among us?
(He does)
And does Jesus, our Messiah hold forever those He loves?
(He does)
Does our God intend to dwell again with us?
(He does)
Is anyone worthy?
Is anyone whole?
Is anyone able to break the seal and open the scroll?
The Lion of Judah who conquered the grave
He is David’s root and the Lamb who died to ransom the slave
From every people and tribe
Every nation and tongue
He has made us a kingdom and priests to God
To reign with the Son
Is He worthy? Is He worthy?
Of all blessing and honor and glory
Is He worthy? Is He worthy?
Is He worthy of this?
He is!
Is He worthy? Is He worthy?
He is!
He is!
Amen! what a powerful song!
Thank you for all of you that checked my blog, on a personal note – I am having my endometriosis excision surgery in mid May! We are looking forward to this and an improvement in my health! Thank you for your prayers.
Alicia I was not aware you had a blog till your mother shared it with me on Sunday
Thank you for sharing your journey.