anastasis

For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, “This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me.” In the same way, after supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood; do this, whenever you drink it, in remembrance of me.” For whenever you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.-- 1 Cor. 11:23-26

Easter, not egg hunts and chocolate or bunnies and peeps.

Easter--the remembrance.
Proclaiming the Lord's death.
Death on a cross.
Body broken.
For us.
Blood shed.
for us.

Three days in a tomb.
RESURRECTION

So that we might have life, and have it to the full.
The old gone, the new has come.

I am convinced, more and more, that Christ is the bread of Life.
This Easter, I am aware of my hunger.

I am recognizing my tendencies to eat and try to fill on that which is not Bread.
Empty.
reminding me of an empty tomb.

He is life.He said this to Martha on that day, when it appeared to be too late. When her brother was dead four days, stinking in the tomb. Jesus wept. (John 11:17-43). He is the resurrection and the life. Lazarus' resurrection, a foreshadowing of our Lord raised in power. An empty tomb.
We can believe.

"I want to know Christ—yes, to know the power of his resurrection and participation in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, attaining to the resurrection from the dead." Philippians 3:10-11

Glory to God.

daffodil dream

#455-#497:

#457: a short but good conversation with Cindy on the phone (thank You for the courage).
#459: 7 gifts booklet-free from Ann Voskamp
#462: 2 scholarships to pay next semester's tuition!! Thank You Father!
#466: helping me remember what is important
#474: my natural hair colour
#475: freedom in forgiveness to access Your throne room
#487: encouragement from an elder
#490: eyes opening about the world from what I'm learning in class
#492: daffodils blooming full!
#496: normal blood results.

Your heart...

Gifts #419-#454

#421 Laughter in the house
#425 Spring weather 11C!
#428 My future sister-in-law, a blessing.
#429 Zumba! so much fun!
#431 Cupcakes and friends' birthdays
#436 Bold proclamation of Your goodness and the Hope that is in You, at a funeral
#437 Protection and provision in the snow storm
#445 Stories and memories, Your heart for the Stoney people.
#448 AMA friendly rescue from that odd wedging maneuver I did into a ridgy ditch with my car.
#451 New family.

REST

Then

where has it gone

when

thrown over and under

the cares of tomorrow

creep in and scamper

to hide

In the unfilled recesses

of today’s hustling

and toil

Then

where has it gone

when

leaden and weighing

these burdens cast shadows

on the need to slow down

to breathe

in the beauty and grace

of thanksgiving amid

the turmoil

Now

I know it’s not gone

when

gentle and humble

He woos me to come

lay down and remember

to rest

in provision

of a Root growing deep into

Love’s soil

grace abounding

Gifts #352-#418

#354 Love that drives out fear #355 Tulips in full bloom on the kitchen counter--> from You, a love note #361 Purplish blue toe nail polish #363 Learning from those who have suffered much for the Kingdom #365- Hummingbirds, birds in general...love them #372 Your words to me, keepin me tender #374 Humility when I am aware of Grace #378 Coffee in bed, love note. #379 Hope Hope Hope, renewed reminders even in darkness + painful uncertainty #382 Your opinion of me, more important than anything else #387 Laughing and acting like a kid again, abs hurting from so much ridiculousness! #391 my Kid's church girls, hearing them pray-nothing like hearing preteen talk to the Father. #398 Clouds ablaze in oranges, pinks and lilacs #404 the Eucharist #405 Greek and Hebrew Lexicons #406 Women and Men, woman made from man's rib by God, man and woman in the image of God. #409 Harmony singing #410 Grandpa and Grandma settling in, Grandma being happier and more at peace, thank You Lord. #411 Found my Necklace!! almost 1 year after losing it. #413 Girl friends and BBC Jane Austen #414 Pretty purple tops-lilac- love it.

Psalm 131

My heart is not proud, LORD, my eyes are not haughty; I do not concern myself with great matters or things too wonderful for me. But I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child I am content. Israel, put your hope in the LORD both now and forevermore.