Easter in My Heart

Many years ago, my Grandma gave me a set of little white coffee mugs, with pastel hearts painted all around.  On the front is a painting of a young girl with pigtails in her hair, and a sweet smile on her face. Her hands are folded in front of her chest, as she kneels before the Lord in prayer. Written in black child-like font, are the words, “Dear Lord, Help me keep Easter in my heart all year.” These mugs are a reminder of a simple and powerful truth. Jesus died not just for one day a year, but for all the days of our life.

 The life-changing thing we must know, that one thing of utmost importance for us to understand, is the sacrificial love and faithfulness of Jesus. He was faithful unto death just to win us back. That’s a truth for us to keep ever-ready on our minds, not just each year when Easter rolls around. It is truly significant for every day. It is a truth to hold onto— It’s meant to greatly impact our lives, our choices, our values, our identity, and our devotion. His loving sacrifice is the truth that turns Easter-time joy into everyday joy.

Gratefully reflect on the sacrifice of the Savior—let it transform your life, today, tomorrow, and all of eternity. 

John 19:28-30, " Later, knowing that everything had now been finished, and so that Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the sponge on a stalk of the hyssop plant, and lifted it to Jesus’ lips. When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit."