Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Resurrection Sunday!

Happy SPRING everyone!! And more important Happy Resurrection Sunday!! We had a wonderful Easter starting out early in the morning as we joined our brothers and sisters in Christ at a sunrise service! We drove out to a couple's house that overlooks the whole montezuma county and LaPlata mountains and watched the sun rise over the clouds and watched the light burst forth a Glorious morning!! We then had a wonderful breakfast potluck and fellowship. Then we headed home so sleepy little abigail could have a morning nap and so we could get ready for Easter service at 11. This was also the fist service in our new sanctuary!! What a wonderful service and a wonderful reminder of what Christ has done for us and how the grave does not hold him- because he has RISEN!!
We ended the service with one of my favorite songs "because He lives". I love that song because it always reminds that me that we can face uncertain and tough days ONLY because HE lives and HE is alive today! Praise His Holy name!!
I am going to attach the word to this song so you can read them and be encouraged!!
          God sent His son, they called Him, Jesus;
          He came to love, heal and forgive;
          He lived and died to buy my pardon,
          An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives!
            Chorus
            Because He lives, I can face tomorrow,
            Because He lives, all fear is gone;
            Because I know He holds the future,
            And life is worth the living,
            Just because He lives!

          How sweet to hold a newborn baby,
          And feel the pride and joy he gives;
          But greater still the calm assurance:
          This child can face uncertain days because He Lives!

            Chorus
            Because He lives, I can face tomorrow,
            Because He lives, all fear is gone;
            Because I know He holds the future,
            And life is worth the living,
            Just because He lives!

          And then one day, I'll cross the river,
          I'll fight life's final war with pain;
          And then, as death gives way to vict'ry,
          I'll see the lights of glory and I'll know He lives!

            Chorus
            Because He lives, I can face tomorrow,
            Because He lives, all fear is gone;
            Because I know He holds the future,
            And life is worth the living,
            Just because He lives!

Now being a mom and holding precious Abigail in my arms I am even more touched and encouraged that she can face the future no matter what it holds because our Savior Lives!!