I have everything I need because Jesus is my Shepherd (Psalm 23:1).
I have been forgiven of all my sins because Jesus died on the cross (I Peter 3:18).
I’m beautiful because He has given me beauty for ashes (Isaiah 61:3).
I’m gracious because He is gracious toward me (John 13:34).
I love because He first loved me (Romans 5:8).
I forgive because I have been forgiven (Ephesians 4:32).
I don’t get vengeance because He said vengeance is His (Romans 12:19).
I don’t worry about a thing because He said pray about it all (I Thessalonians 5:17).
I give because then I receive (Luke 6:38).
I am patient because everything will work out for my good (Romans 8:28)
I trust because I know His Word is true (Psalm 19:7).
I cry because when I am weak then I am strong (II Corinthians 12:10).
I’m transparent because I know we’ve all sinned and fallen short (Romans 3:23).
I’m thankful because things have been worse (James 1:2).
I’m hopeful because I know He has good plans for me (Jeremiah 29:11).
I enjoy this day because tomorrow will have its own set of problems (Matthew 6:34).
I am everything I am because He first saved me (Ephesians 2:8).
I’m obedient to Him because I am His sheep (John 10:27).
Because of the cross I can live life more abundantly (John 10:10).
It’s all because of His grace and loving-kindness toward me. And for that I am grateful.
What a blessed Resurrection Sunday. As you celebrate the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ on this Resurrection Sunday, I pray that you focus on what it means for you.
With love,
Read And He Rose: Resurrection Sunday 2016
