He Is Risen...

It's Easter.

You would not know it from the outside for me. There are no bunnies. There is no Sunday celebration. I might even be tempted to feel sorry for myself, but on the inside there is a whole different picture.

He is risen and that means something. I thought I would take a moment and share a glimpse of what is going on in my heart today. It's a celebration like no other. There is a song playing over and over again. Not just in my heart. On my I pod. I keep playing it over and over. I think it says it all. All that is going on in my heart that is. Some of you may recognize it. Some may not. I myself am hearing it for the first time today. It is from Hillsong. From the Hope CD. It's Called Free. If you know it, I am going to ask you to take a minute and chew on what the message of the song is without letting your recognition cheapen it. Today we celebrate the Resurrection of our Savior, and I can't find a better way to express what it means. Please stop and consider these words. Like the bible says, Selah. (Stop now and consider this.)

Here Goes:

Free

Would you believe me if I said

we are the ones who can make a change in the world today?

Would you believe me if I said

that all of the dreams in your heart could come true today?

Would you believe me if I said

that life can be all that you want it to be today?

Lord, if I had wings I would fly

because all that I need you are

and if the world caved in around me

to you I'd still hold on

because you know that I believe

in the one who created me

JESUS, because of you ... I'M FREE!

Would you believe me if I said

that God can make miracles happen today?

Would you believe me if I said

that you don't have to wait for the answers before you step out in faith?

Would you believe me if I said

that nothing is ever impossible for God?

Lord, if I had wings I would fly
because all that I need you are
and if the world caved in around me
to you I'd still hold on
because you know that I believe
in the one who created me

JESUS, because of you ... I'M FREE!

Just live your life

with God inside

you won't regret

one moment of it.

Do all that you can for God!

For God!

Lord, if I had wings I would fly
because all that I need you are
and if the world caved in around me
to you I'd still hold on
because you know that I believe
in the one who created me

JESUS, because of you ... I'M FREE!

So there it is. That is the window into my soul on this amazing Easter Sunday. I am free. Jesus has set me free. He has risen for me, and I pray that he rises in your heart today. As I write this, most of you are sleeping. I pray that the risen Lord rises inside you from the moment you start this day. I know most of you will be off to church, and will more than likely have a busy morning. Some of you won't. Regardless, I pray that his presence with all the love and peace he offers is tangible for you today and every day.

THANK YOU JESUS, because of you ... WE'RE FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!