Tomorrow morning at 2 a.m. is the time we officially spring forward and lose that precious hour of sleep that we so need. I don't mind the falling back, of course, as that means I gain an hour but this springing forward really gets me. On a brighter note, the springing forward means that it's only a few short weeks until Easter, one of my most favorite of days! Yes, I do love Easter because my Savior is risen!
On this day I am doing some much needed house cleaning and preparing for The Grandbaby to come and visit and spend the night. Her parents are entertaining their church youth group and she wouldn't enjoy that at all. Of course I thought she should be invited to spend the night with us fun folks, if you know what I mean. :)
I have bought The Grandbaby an Easter book at my county's very economical store that has books at really cheap prices. This one cost $1.99. It's a hardback touch-and-feel book that I have just now read as I want to give to her today. In a child's touch-and-feel book, there are all kinds of surfaces to touch and feel. After reading this book, I can tell you it has "touched" my heart and allowed me to "feel" the Spirit of the Lord. What a blessing! So I decided I would share. There's a sermon on every page.....book words in black and my words are in blue.
THE FIRST EASTER DAY (by Jill Roman Lord)
"We celebrate at Eastertime when Jesus rose again. I wonder what I would have done if I had lived back then.
If I had been a bee, I would have zipped out of my hive and buzzed and buzzed to spread the news that Jesus is alive. (Do I spread that news on a daily basis? I think not.)
I would have bellowed, as a frog, and joined in nature's chord to shout my hallelujahs to the precious risen Lord. (Do I should hallelujahs enough? I think not.)
And if I'd been a bunny, I'd have hopped with all my might, rejoicing in the risen Lord and showing my delight. (Again, do I? I think not.)
If I had been a butterfly, I would have spread my wings and flitted through the sky to see the living King of kings. (Uh, huh, bet you can answer...)
Then, as the rising sun, I would have pointed all my rays to glisten on the risen Lord and show my love and praise. (I have opportunity for this on a daily basis...do I do it? Not nearly enough.)
If I had been a kitten, I'd have snuggled in His lap and savored being with Him as I closed my eyes to nap. (Oh the times I have been comforted by Him as I felt like one resting on the lap of one I love...how He would rub my heart and comfort and assure me all is well...oh the joy!)
But I am not a bunny or a bee of any size. I'm not a frog or butterfly who saw the Lord arise. I'm part of God's creation who can jump and shout with glee and celebrate that Christ arose to give new life to me! Thank you Jesus!"
As I say, consider.....
On this day I am doing some much needed house cleaning and preparing for The Grandbaby to come and visit and spend the night. Her parents are entertaining their church youth group and she wouldn't enjoy that at all. Of course I thought she should be invited to spend the night with us fun folks, if you know what I mean. :)
I have bought The Grandbaby an Easter book at my county's very economical store that has books at really cheap prices. This one cost $1.99. It's a hardback touch-and-feel book that I have just now read as I want to give to her today. In a child's touch-and-feel book, there are all kinds of surfaces to touch and feel. After reading this book, I can tell you it has "touched" my heart and allowed me to "feel" the Spirit of the Lord. What a blessing! So I decided I would share. There's a sermon on every page.....book words in black and my words are in blue.
THE FIRST EASTER DAY (by Jill Roman Lord)
"We celebrate at Eastertime when Jesus rose again. I wonder what I would have done if I had lived back then.
If I had been a bee, I would have zipped out of my hive and buzzed and buzzed to spread the news that Jesus is alive. (Do I spread that news on a daily basis? I think not.)
I would have bellowed, as a frog, and joined in nature's chord to shout my hallelujahs to the precious risen Lord. (Do I should hallelujahs enough? I think not.)
And if I'd been a bunny, I'd have hopped with all my might, rejoicing in the risen Lord and showing my delight. (Again, do I? I think not.)
If I had been a butterfly, I would have spread my wings and flitted through the sky to see the living King of kings. (Uh, huh, bet you can answer...)
Then, as the rising sun, I would have pointed all my rays to glisten on the risen Lord and show my love and praise. (I have opportunity for this on a daily basis...do I do it? Not nearly enough.)
If I had been a kitten, I'd have snuggled in His lap and savored being with Him as I closed my eyes to nap. (Oh the times I have been comforted by Him as I felt like one resting on the lap of one I love...how He would rub my heart and comfort and assure me all is well...oh the joy!)
But I am not a bunny or a bee of any size. I'm not a frog or butterfly who saw the Lord arise. I'm part of God's creation who can jump and shout with glee and celebrate that Christ arose to give new life to me! Thank you Jesus!"
As I say, consider.....
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