I'm not going to church for the Easter service for the first time in my life, ever. I'm going to be traveling tomorrow. I'll be flying home from Reno, NV, via San Diego, CA. It feels weird to think I won't be attending church on Easter this year. I mean, even marginal christians make it to church on Easter and Christmas. Another odd thing about this event is that I haven't been all that good at attending church, period. I'm still struggling with attending traditional church services. I had to quit one church, because of the mean church ladies I was in a bible study with, but I found another church. It's just hard to trust people with something as vulnerable as my faith. I'm working on it. And, it's coming along. I am trying to attend more regularly.
This Easter I'll be on a plane. I'll be thinking about how loved I am. I'll be thinking that the love Jesus had for me is what held him on the cross. Those nails were unnecessary. I'll be thinking about how loved I am by my Lord. I'll be contemplating the blessings I have in my life because I trust the promises of God. I'll be dwelling on the hope I have because of the death and resurrection of Jesus. And, I'll be listening to this song on my iPhone. My dad used to sing this song at every Good Friday service or Easter service I attended when I was a kid. Btw, this guy does a good job singing the song, but my dad ROCKED this song in the day.
He is risen, my friends. He is risen, indeed.
251. Beautiful drive in the mountains
252. Being treated like royalty at Harrah's hotel in Reno
253. Looking forward to getting to my home, seeing my son and my dog
254. Chocolate
255. Watching children hunt for Easter eggs
256. Hearing the words, Easter eggs, Easter, Easter bunny and not "spring" eggs and "spring" bunny
257. Hearing news anchors being appalled that the word Easter has become offensive to some
258. Knowing the God I serve is big enough to withstand this insult
This Easter I'll be on a plane. I'll be thinking about how loved I am. I'll be thinking that the love Jesus had for me is what held him on the cross. Those nails were unnecessary. I'll be thinking about how loved I am by my Lord. I'll be contemplating the blessings I have in my life because I trust the promises of God. I'll be dwelling on the hope I have because of the death and resurrection of Jesus. And, I'll be listening to this song on my iPhone. My dad used to sing this song at every Good Friday service or Easter service I attended when I was a kid. Btw, this guy does a good job singing the song, but my dad ROCKED this song in the day.
He is risen, my friends. He is risen, indeed.
251. Beautiful drive in the mountains
252. Being treated like royalty at Harrah's hotel in Reno
253. Looking forward to getting to my home, seeing my son and my dog
254. Chocolate
255. Watching children hunt for Easter eggs
256. Hearing the words, Easter eggs, Easter, Easter bunny and not "spring" eggs and "spring" bunny
257. Hearing news anchors being appalled that the word Easter has become offensive to some
258. Knowing the God I serve is big enough to withstand this insult
church dont have to happen in church you know...you can have it right there on the plane....enjoy it...put your mind where your heart is...and travel safe...
ReplyDeleteSafe travels and blessed Easter to you, my friend! Fun memories of your dad. :)
ReplyDeleteSafe travels and Happy Easter!
ReplyDeleteI hope that it was really good. I had my church on the beach. It is like a sanctuary.
ReplyDeleteI was ok with it. I had my sanctuary in seat 11D on the Boeing B737 aircraft for 6 hours. Don't get me wrong, I was fine with it, but it was no day at the beach. Happy Easter to you, Syd. :)
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