I Know That My Redeemer Lives

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I wanted to find something that could share all that was in my heart today, and when I began watching this video I thought, 'this is a good start.'  I appreciated the many miracles and found myself reflecting on the redeeming example we have in Christ.

I thought, "I need to find a way to love others more fully."

The videos of forgiveness and tender kindness as people shared their burdens came next, and I found myself thinking of the many hearts He has healed and continues to heal...the many hearts that He could heal, if only they would be willing to ask Him to do so.

I thought, "I can do better.  I can trust Him more."

And then I saw the video of our Savior, Jesus Christ, on the cross.  I am so incredibly grateful that He loved us THAT much.  That He would give His perfect life that we may return to live with Him again.  I didn't want to dwell on His death.  Especially when I know that's not the end of the story.  I began anticipating the moment it would show when He overcame death.  I wanted His death to be complete so He could live again.

And the music changed. "This is it!", I thought.  And I watched the stone roll away revealing an empty tomb.

This truly happened.  We will truly live again.  We will be reunited with all those who have gone before us.  And it's all because of Christ.

And then I saw the people touch His hands.  I saw them run to Him.

And I thought, "Luke's done that."  My baby.  My first born has already had the chance to run to Him.

My heart was full as I appreciated that my darling little boy is in the safety and careful watch of his (and my) Savior.

I looked at the faces of the many as they welcomed Him and even though I know they were acting, I kept thinking how it will really feel.  I will cry, I will run to Him...I will thank Him for His sacrifice, and I will thank Him for helping me through the sacrifices He's asked me to make.  Because He has...each and every time.

He's never left me alone, and I know He never will.

I am so grateful for our Savior, Jesus Christ.  I know He lives.  I know He will help us through all things, and we have the opportunity to let Him guide us each and every day.  I hope I can live a little better so that others will come to know Him better, too.  May you have a blessed Easter full of hope.  As dark as Friday may be, may we remember that Sunday always comes.

 In His sacred name, Jesus Christ, amen.


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