He is Risen Just Like He Said

Happy Easter! He is Risen! He is Alive!

 

I pray you all had a wonderful day yesterday and were blessed beyond measure.

As I have been reflecting in my quiet time during Holy Week I am reminded of the ultimate sacrifice that Jesus made for me. He didn't have to die yet He did because He loved me so much. I'm so thankful that He wants to know me. I choose to follow Him. I choose to love Him. I asked Him to come into my heart, forgive me of my sins so I can have eternal life. Because of what He did and has done and continues to do in my life I want to be one voice telling others about Him. 

If you don't know Him. Ask me I'd be glad to tell you all about Him. I promise you that it will be the best decision you will ever make. Following Him has changed my life and I'd be lost without Him. He is my Lord and Savior and lives in my heart. 

Easter is all about Jesus. My Savior is alive. He is risen just like He said. 

I'd like to leave you with this song as we continue to celebrate His Resurrection! 

Blessings and Shalom, 

Grace Mae <3 <3 <3 

He is Risen! He is Alive! Happy Easter!

He is Risen! He is Alive! What wonderful news that is? Happy Easter! Jesus said in three days He would raise up from the dead. He is no longer in the tomb. Death has been defeated! The grave no longer holds the King. He is to be glorified. He is alive and is coming back again. 

One of my all time favorite songs for Easter is Arise My Love by Newsong. Hope you all have a wonderfully blessed Easter and remember that Jesus is Alive!

Not a word was heard
at the tomb that day.
Just shuffling of soldiers feet
as they guarded the grave.
One day, two days,
three days had past.
Could it be that Jesus
breathed His last?

Could it be that His Father
had forsaken him?
Turned his back on his son
dispising our sin.
All hell seemed to whisper
"Just forget Him, He's dead."
Then the Father looked down
to his son and he said..

Arise, My love.
Arise, My love.
The grave no longer
has a hold on you
No more death's sting
No more suffering
Arise...Arise...my love.

The Earth trembled
and the tomb began to shake,
and like lightening
from Heaven the stone was rolled away.
And as dead man
the guards they all stood there in fright
As the power of love
displayed its might
 

Then suddenly a melody
filled the air
Riding wings of wind,
it was everywhere
The words all creation
had been longing to hear
The sweet sound of victory,
so loud and clear.

Arise, my love.
Arise, my love.
The grave no longer has a hold on you.
No more death's sting
no more suffering
Arise...arise....

Sin, where are your shackles?
Death, where is your sting?
Hell; has been defeated.
The grave could not hold the king.

Arise, My love.
Arise, My love.
The grave no longer
has a hold on you
No more death's sting
No more suffering
Arise....Arise....Arise

Good Friday

As we have been preparing for Easter on Sunday, we don't want to forget about Good Friday. Jesus went to the cross to die for us. Isn't it amazing that Jesus loved us so much that even while we were sinners He chose to die for our sins? 

I was privileged to be able to attend two communion services this week. It really reminded me of the ultimate sacrifice that was made. I mean who am I that I would be worthy enough for Jesus to die for me. I am not perfect. Yes, I made mistakes but He was willing to forgive me of my sins and imperfections so I may have eternal life with Him. His body was broken and bruised for me. His blood was shed for me. When I think about this I am amazed and overwhelmed.

I mean Jesus came down from Heaven, the perfect place and took on all my sins and sorrows as His own. He suffered for my freedom. He took my place because He loved me so much. There is no greater love than this.

As we go into this weekend let us remember the sacrifice that was made. I encourage you to examine your hearts this weekend. If you don't know Jesus as your personal Savior and would like to know more please take time and look at my The Gift of Salvation page. I promise you that your life will never be the same once you know Him personally and ask Him into your heart and life. 

I leave you with this song! Lamb of God by Vertical Church Band. Remember the Lamb of God took my place so that my sins could be erased. 

Meditation Mondays - Palm Sunday

^{Welcome back to Meditation Mondays! I can't believe that yesterday was Palm Sunday. Where is the year going? As I was thinking about what I wanted to post today I figured it would be appropriate to post the Bible passage about Jesus' entry into Jerusalem. Easter is a week away and we need to prepare ourselves. Hope you check back this week as I have several things planned for Holy Week.} 

^{Blessings and Shalom,}

^{Grace Mae <3 <3 <3}

Jesus’ Triumphant Entry - Matthew 21:1-11 (NLT)

21 As Jesus and the disciples approached Jerusalem, they came to the town of Bethphage on the Mount of Olives. Jesus sent two of them on ahead. ² “Go into the village over there,” he said. “As soon as you enter it, you will see a donkey tied there, with its colt beside it. Untie them and bring them to me. ³ If anyone asks what you are doing, just say, ‘The Lord needs them,’ and he will immediately let you take them.”

⁴ This took place to fulfill the prophecy that said,

⁵ “Tell the people of Jerusalem,^[a]
    ‘Look, your King is coming to you.
He is humble, riding on a donkey—
    riding on a donkey’s colt.’”^[b]

⁶ The two disciples did as Jesus commanded. ⁷ They brought the donkey and the colt to him and threw their garments over the colt, and he sat on it.^[c]

⁸ Most of the crowd spread their garments on the road ahead of him, and others cut branches from the trees and spread them on the road. ⁹ Jesus was in the center of the procession, and the people all around him were shouting,

“Praise God^[d] for the Son of David!
    Blessings on the one who comes in the name of the Lord!
    Praise God in highest heaven!”^[e]

¹⁰ The entire city of Jerusalem was in an uproar as he entered. “Who is this?” they asked.

¹¹ And the crowds replied, “It’s Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth in Galilee.”