Scripture:
Psalm 59: 16 -17 "But as for me, I shall sing of Your strength; Yes, I shall joyfully sing of Your lovingkindness in the morning, for You have been my stronghold and a refuge in the day of my distress. O my strength, I will sing praises to You; for God is my stronghold, the God who shows me lovingkindness."
Observation:
This is even more critical as we approve good Friday and Easter. I think we forget what the purpose of Easter is. It is not about the Easter bunny or chocolate or egg hunting. But the significance of resurrection, after being crucified for my sins, which he loved me so much that a shameful individual like me God would offer his one and only son Jesus Christ to die on a cross to save me.
How often do I have that in my mind? Probably rarely its not common for me to think day to day that I am here today and my sins are washed and forgiven. The week is celebration of our Christ savior resurrection.
Celebration through praise and rather then the festive of Easter which is commercialize by the media. With that energy if we can spend a 10th of in our daily prayer to speak to him and thank him how wonderful that would be. How graciously would he be please.
Easter is the day, where I am new born because Jesus has rescued me from such dark pit of my life. He cleanse me and washed me from my struggle with sins and forgave me.
Today's service really does outline, how we should live every day as it is Easter Sunday. Not only the once in a year significant day. Felt that we lack in education of how wonder God is, and how much joy and strength he brings within us. The fortunes we have and peace we have in our is really lead by his grace but nothing alone. We take lot of that for granted, thinking we made it happen.
Would I be sitting here and typing this if I was not saved and God had no purpose in this world why he would sacrifice his only son to Crucifixion? Therefore, it is time of celebration and praise for he is raising and will be remember as amazing and everlasting God.
Application:
My week should not be centered in God only on Sundays and significant days within the calendars (e.g. Easter, Christmas and etc). Need to educate and remind myself to enjoy and praise the little gifts that God has provided. The ultimate gift of all is be save by his son's sacrifice. That doesn't only apply on Sunday but shall be remember everyday.
I am stronger and save because of his grace. I can endure because his forgiveness and grace. If I didn't have his love, forgiveness, and grace I will not be here today and sharing this wonderful ideas with you in this blog. I thank the Lord for his amazing and awesome grace in me. For loving me so much that he would sacrifice his only son. Praise the Lord and Praise for the resurrection of Christ Jesus.
Prayer:
Beautiful and Wonderful Lord, thank you, thank you for your love. I am bless with your grace and grace of your mercy that you have save my sins and forgive me and lifted me up from my wretched life. You are amazing and your love is so big it is uncontainable. God its time of our cleaning, just like your words from today service, help me cleanse my heart and soul. My heart will be stirred by your mercy and grace. Thank you so much for forgiving me and loving me for who I am. Nothing more and nothing less. You do not judge, as look into my heart, Lord heal the wounds and help me fill those wound with love.
As days go by, I am stronger and praise you for abundance in my life and my families life. We been so bless in such difficult times. Though we were face with much struggle and still we, we seek to you, as you are our provider and care giver. I leave it all in your hands to work your plans.
Father thank you for loving me, as your child, please help me to always be reminded of your sacrifice and help me that I may not lead into temptation but deliver us from the evil. Lord our Savior thank you for your amazing unconditional love and blessing, in your name I pray Amen.
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