Part of being new parents involves figuring out what your family traditions will be. We hadn't really talked about instilling any new traditions this Easter, but were pleasantly surprised by the things God prompted us to do.At breakfast this morning, I really wanted to sing the hymn, "Christ the Lord is Risen Today." We attend a wonderful church, but I just wasn't sure if this traditional hymn would make it into the contemporary worship service. So we sang it our breakfast table instead! Luke was fascinated and joined in by saying the Alleluia. Good enough for this mom!
Our church service was a blessing to us and the hymn DID make it into the worship set. :-) Luke went to Kidzone and did great. Considering that on the way in he was crying because we had to leave behind the music in the car, I was pretty ecstatic about his recovery. By the way, it was Keith Green's "Easter Song" that he was mournful about leaving. One of my all-time favorite artists and songs. Good boy.
After the somewhat traditional Easter morning nap, we headed to Uncle Bob and Aunt Cindy's for time with family and some seriously fabulous food. We were so blessed to spend time with our family. Luke did well and entertained the room with his "homey" pants that refused to stay up. He either needs to get some suspenders or gain some weight. He seriously mooned the crowd three or four times! Fortunately his diaper stayed in its proper place.
Throughout the day we used the phrases, "Jesus is risen!" and "He is risen indeed!" At the dinner table tonight Luke joined in by saying, "Indeed!" with great enthusiasm. We are so excited to continue to teach him about the life, death and resurrection of the Savior. The pastor at church today talked about how much encountering the risen Lord transformed the disciples. We have seen similar transformations in our lives as we encounter Jesus through studying the Bible, spending time in prayer, and building relationships with fellow Christians. We pray you will encounter the risen Lord and be transformed!
2 comments:
Uncle (Grandpa) Bob and Luke are both very stylish. Great pictures!
My Grandmother also thought Easter would be remiss without the song "Jesus Christ is Risen Today" and always tells her daughters, my mom and aunt Sandy who are in the choir, to tell the worship leader to include the song in the Easter service! I don't know if it is ther encoueagement or not, but we always sing that song too. He is risen indeed!
My heart delights in what joy you bring to Luke by sharing God's word and love with him. Have you found your Keith Green CD yet. I know Luke would be greatful. He really was into the music. Love, Oma
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