A Special Day

April 4, 2021

Today is Easter Sunday. This is a special day for me because of its significance. I can’t help but think about how my life changed over 12 years ago.

I was a Christian because I had accepted Him into my life at the age of 17. But just like a sheep, I strayed away from Him. I put myself first. The only time I thought of Him was when I needed a miracle.

Here’s the thing, He NEVER left me! He is my Shepherd. He watches over me! He feeds me! He takes care of me and he pursues me with his everlasting love all the time.

In January 2009, I returned back to God. At the time, I knew it was the only way I would survive. I was without a job and a emotional mess. I knew things had to change. When I think back now, I knew at the time it was God’s plan because he knew right at that moment it was what I needed.

Easter Sunday 2009 was an awaking for me. I remember going to the service that day not sure what to expect. I remember tears filling my eyes as I heard the message about how much God loves us, so much that he gave his one and only Son Jesus Christ to die for our sins, so I could be forgiven for my sins and have everlasting life.

That year changed everything. Not only for me, but for my family. I decided I needed to be the spiritual leader of the house. Ginger and I decided we had to teach and show our boys how to live their lives based on what God wants us to do. When I look back on it, it was the best thing we ever did. Coming back to Jesus saved my life, saved my marriage and saved my family!

Today is no different than 12 years ago. I am at peace. Why? Because when you know who you are, where you have come from and where your going, you no longer need to impress others.

I am at the point in my life where I no longer feel like I need to impress others, all I need to do is love God and love others like I love him. I want to love others, I want people to see and understand how much God loves us. Everyday I give thanks for everything he has done in my life.

When I think about it, what God did for us is so amazing. Think about it, he sent his one and only Son to die for our sins. If you have children is that something you could do? I know couldn’t especially knowing how much pain Jesus went through on the cross.

1 John 4:6 says it perfectly. “God is love. Those who live in love, live in God and God lives in them.”

God knows everything about us! He knows our whole life, there is no escaping us. He created us so he could love us. He is our light! He is relentless! He will always pursue you with his love, always!

Yes, this day is a special day not only for me but for all of the world. On this day 2000 years ago, God gave us hope, he gave us a reason to live.

I’ll leave you with this because of what Jesus said in John 11:25-26, “I am the resurrection and the life. Those who believe in me will have life even if I die. And everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.”

So I am a believer in Jesus Christ. He is my Savior and I love him with all of my heart.

Friends, I’m there for you if you ever want to talk about Jesus. I’ll sit there and listen and offer you words of encouragement.

From my family to yours, Happy Easter because HE HAS RISEN!