easter 2013

I always get excited about holidays, make big plans in my head about it, and then most of the time get disappointed about them.  The weather on Easter was just blah and it made me feel that way.  Then, a thought overcame me that even though the rain was here to stay on a day that should be sunny and bright, that it still was a joyful day.  It was the day that Jesus conquered the grave, a reminder that all hurt, sadness, anger, and any of those feelings that just plain suck would all be gone one day.  Jesus promised that to us in his death and resurrection.  I don't know about you, but sign me up for that.  I want to one day be where there is no hurt, sadness, and evil that we see around us daily.  I mess up daily, some days more than others, but pretty much I go to bed thinking how I could have done better with things- friends, relationships, parenting, exercising,  you get my drift.   Jesus took all the blame, sin and other not so great feelings from us, he took it for us.  Amazing.

And of course, these two made my day brighter.  Just another reminder of God grants the desires of your heart.  Happy Easter!