Joy for Easter

As I am preparing my heart and mind for Easter I am overwhelmed with JOY! I love the fact that God allowed me to be born at such a time to be able to know the END of the story. The people that were closest to Jesus, had no idea what was to come after his horrible death... BUT, for me, it's SO exciting! I know what the morning brings! It brings hope, renewing, and LIFE! There aren't even words for the feeling that over comes me and my love for this man who is not dead, but is very much alive, and even more alive in my life!
Here's a verse that sums up what our focus should be for Easter ...

"Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." Hebrews 12:2

Thank you Jesus that I am the recipient of that Joy you set before you when you faced the cross, but thank you even more that you are now at the right hand of the throne, and you defeated death and covered my sin with your amazing love.

Here are a few songs that are on my mind while thinking about the power of Easter:

What a Savior:

Atoning sacrifice
Keeper of this life
Hallelujah You are savior
Beginning and the end
Forgiver of my sin
By Your mercy You have saved us


Jesus You are stronger

More than any other
Hallelujah what a savior
Jesus You are higher
My soul´s deepest desire
Hallelujah what a savior!



You are the shepherd king
You lead us by still waters
Hallelujah You are savior
You are my only hope
Your kindness is my friend

In Your presence
You restore us
You are the way the truth and the life
You are my joy and salvation
Stood in my place taking my shame



Glorious Day:

One day when Heaven was filled with His praises
One day when sin was as black as could be
Jesus came forth to be born of a virgin
Dwelt among men, my example is He
Word became flesh and the light shined among us
His glory revealed



Living, He loved me
Dying, He saved me
Buried, He carried my sins far away
Rising, He justified freely forever
One day He’s coming
Oh glorious day, oh glorious day!



One day they led Him up Calvary’s mountain
One day they nailed Him to die on a tree
Suffering anguish, despised and rejected
Bearing our sins, my Redeemer is He
Hands that healed nations, stretched out on a tree
And took the nails for me



One day the grave could conceal Him no longer
One day the stone rolled away from the door
Then He arose, over death He had conquered
Now He’s ascended, my Lord evermore
Death could not hold Him, the grave could not keep Him
From rising again



One day the trumpet will sound for His coming
One day the skies with His glories will shine
Wonderful day, my Beloved One, bringing
My Savior, Jesus, is mine

HAPPY EASTER!