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 Resurrection Sunday, April 20, 2025 (6:10 a.m.)

Holy God,

Thank You!

(6:51 a.m.)

I confess to having intentionally avoided the symbolisms and traditions of this year’s entire Lent and Easter season. Thank You for allowing me this opportunity of examining how it all factors together.

Lord God, I love You. I need, trust and want You. Thank You for loving me in spite of myself.

Because of Your great love and sacrifice I am able to come before You. Exactly as I am. Flawed. Humbled. And in awe.

Yes. Flawed and awed.

Lord, thank You that even though I knew I wanted to “lay low” this particular holiday You still managed to delight my heart! Beginning with a bright morning star.

Going outside to investigate it further, I was WOWed by the half [“black and white cookie”] moon and some unidentifiable [by me] object flying through the darkened sky. What appeared as a car with headlights driving slowly overhead leaving a thick trail behind had me turning in circles to get a better view.

Father, I likened myself to Your people of ages past witnessing unexplained phenomenon in the sky. Thank You for all You do to bring our thinking back to You. Your sacrifice. Your love. Your victory over death.

While I maintain my decision to indeed lay low today, I absolutely will celebrate Your resurrection. There will be no ham. Rolls. Deviled or confetti eggs. No chocolate bunnies. Nor gathering with loved ones.

I continue bristling at the idea of observing Easter and all the memories that word represents for me. Thank You for the smile that comes every time I address today as Resurrection Sunday. A name, a Truth I can firmly stand behind!

Thank You Father. Thank You