Joyfilled Easter + Me // Coffee Series

Hello, lovelies!!

 

Open your windows, pull up a chair and rejoice with me over a cup o' coffee -- our Lord is so merciful! I rejoice in His great kindness! Easter was only a few weeks ago but I am still reflecting on it.

 

This year Easter was different for me.

 

For as long as I can remember my Easters as a Christian have been marked with shame and sorrow. In preparation for the holiday I spent days remembering how my sinful self drove Jesus to His cross; I let the holiday become a reminder of sin and shame instead of a reminder of the victory I have in Jesus.

 

This year I dared to think differently.

 

I chose to rejoice, to sing.

 

 

Instead of weeping over past sins I chose to believe in the peace God's redemption guarantees.

 

 

Rather than focus on personal holiness I remembered that

 

Of course, I believe that there is a time to remember why Jesus came to the cross; to reflect on His work in our lives. But I am convinced that God is more glorified by a rejoicing, thankful spirit rather than a sorrowful soul.

 

And the amazing thing is that my Easter was lovely. I was away from family, had a darling husband who worked, alone in my little home.

 

But I was so glad -- Jesus has saved me and I am redeemed -- why shouldn't I rejoice?

 

It has taken me a long time to get to this point; some days I discover I've jumped back into the mud of despondency and sorrow. But Jesus carries me through and for that I will rejoice.

 

What blessings have you discovered lately?

 

With love, blessings and raspberry tea,