Prayers. Tears. Arrest. Denial. Shock. Trial. Mocking. Beating. Crucifying. Forgiveness. Grace. Sorrow. Such a Holy week, yet so much stress. The agony and pain insufferable.

Would we like to embrace our departed loved ones again? Most definitely I would love to sit with my parents and dear family. With uplifting praise, today is the gift of the soul’s embrace. Jesus is risen! He is risen indeed, Alleluia.  How blessed are we as believers! Can our hearts be fuller? Lent, reflection and introspection for 40 days have passed, then commemorating the King-ly entrance into Jerusalem, followed by the arrest, sentencing, shock, loss and incomprehensible pain.  All of this is over. It is now Easter and we know our dear Lord’s resurrection was beyond description. What a gift! He is risen, and we rejoice. On this triumphant, holy day, we sing out Alleluia.

Christ our Heavenly King, endured the pain and suffering of the crucifixion, took our sins to that cross, saved and redeemed us and on this day, HE IS RISEN, indeed! Happy Easter. May your soul embrace the gift of Jesus’ unconditional love and sacrifice for YOU!

Jill