For your consideration….

Again today, I awoke to another song playing in my head. But unlike yesterday, I know why.

Jesus Christ Is Risen Today

Christ, the Lord, is risen today, Alleluia!
Sons of men and angels say, Alleluia!
Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia!
Sing, ye heavens, and earth, reply, Alleluia!

Love’s redeeming work is done, Alleluia!
Fought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia!
Lo! the Sun’s eclipse is over, Alleluia!
Lo! He sets in blood no more, Alleluia!

Vain the stone, the watch, the seal, Alleluia!
Christ hath burst the gates of hell, Alleluia!
Death in vain forbids His rise, Alleluia!
Christ hath opened paradise, Alleluia!

Lives again our glorious King, Alleluia!
Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia!
Once He died our souls to save, Alleluia!
Where thy victory, O grave? Alleluia!

Soar we now where Christ hath led, Alleluia!
Following our exalted Head, Alleluia!
Made like Him, like Him we rise, Alleluia!
Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia!

Hail, the Lord of earth and heaven, Alleluia!
Praise to Thee by both be given, Alleluia!
Thee we greet triumphant now, Alleluia!
Hail, the resurrection day, Alleluia!

King of glory, Soul of bliss, Alleluia!
Everlasting life is this, Alleluia!
Thee to know, Thy power to prove, Alleluia!
Thus to sing and thus to love, Alleluia!

Hymns of praise then let us sing, Alleluia!
Unto Christ, our heavenly King, Alleluia!
Who endured the cross and grave, Alleluia!
Sinners to redeem and save. Alleluia!

But the pains that He endured, Alleluia!
Our salvation have procured, Alleluia!
Now above the sky He’s King, Alleluia!
Where the angels ever sing. Alleluia!

Jesus Christ is risen today, Alleluia!
Our triumphant holy day, Alleluia!
Who did once upon the cross, Alleluia!
Suffer to redeem our loss. Alleluia!

For me more than anything else, Easter Sunday reminds me of HOPE. It promises that once and for all “our salvation have procured”.

Whether you are Christian or not, the message today is to remember the gift of HOPE. Let go of judgement of yourself and others. You no longer need it and it no longer serves you. We are allowed to stumble. It is ok. Stand back up and brush yourself off. Our salvation has been procured. Don’t miss the opportunity of the next moment. Be happy. Be joyous. Be loving. Be HOPEful.

 

Bit by bit, piece by piece, HOPE by HOPE action steps anyone can take……

-Meditate…pray….celebrate who you are.

-Drink lots of water.

-Get outdoors and take in at least 10 deep breaths.

-Notice Mother Earth. Give her a nod, a wink and a blessing.

-Bless those you love.

-Relax, rejoice, love.

 

What made me smile yesterday…..

-Shopping and putzing around..

-I gave Dude a bath out on the dock in the beautiful sun. Then I gave him a good brushing. He looks beautiful and he is so proud of himself. And he is grateful to me. Your pet loves you no matter what. But when I do something for Dude that he really loves, he always turns around and dances in front of me while looking right into my eyes. He does this until I laugh and tell him, “I know.” He has his faults but expressing gratitude is not one of them.

-My friend, Pat, called as I was thinking of her. How did I get such support?

-And I talked to my friend, Christine, another amazing women. Her new book “Newshere” is getting amazing reviews. I am not surprised. She is such a good listener. She is always able to hear what people are saying and wrap it up into words  so clear and concise. It puts everyone onto the “same page”.

-The Gordons are back home safe and sound after a great vacation.

Happy Easter, Everyone!

Love, Blessings and Gratitude,

Chris

 

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