Easter

 Easter is a big deal. Without it, my religion is pointless. If Jesus did not rise from the dead and conquer sin, then I have no reason to rejoice. I would have no personal relationship with my God. I would have no way to spend eternity with Him. But, because of Easter I get these things. Because Jesus died on the cross and rose again I have a reason to rejoice.  I have a personal and intimate relationship with my God and Savior. I get to spend eternity with my God. I have been thinking about a post, and what I should say to try and convey all that I feel about Easter... and the song "Sweetly Broken" by Jeremy Riddle seems to do the job perfectly....

"To the cross I look, to the cross I cling
Of it's suffering I do drink
Of it's work I do sing

For on it my Savior both bruised and crushed
Showed that God is love
And God is just

Chorus:
At the cross You beckon me
You draw me gently to my knees, and I am
Lost for words, so lost in love,
I’m sweetly broken, wholly surrendered

What a priceless gift, undeserved life
Have I been given
Through Christ crucified

You’ve called me out of death
You’ve called me into life
And I was under Your wrath
Now through the cross I’m reconciled

In awe of the cross I must confess
How wondrous Your redeeming love and
How great is Your faithfulness"

So remember, Jesus died for YOU! He doesn't care where you are coming from, what you've done, how broken.  He takes you just as you are. He takes your past, your guilt, your sins, and give you life, joy and a peace that goes beyond understanding... Pretty sweet deal.