This is a blog I wrote on April 11, 2007....Such a sweet memory!!!
"The Easter bunny's cousin was in Sunday's Cool today. He said that Easter is not about the bunny. He said that Easter is about Jesus. Jesus died on the cross for our sins, but don't panic mom, he's not dead. Easter is about celebrating that Jesus came back to life." Stephen went on to tell me that the Easter bunny throws fits by making messes in people's yard with eggs and candy just trying to get attention. "Kinda like Mary does." Mary then piped in with "I'm not throwing a fit." Stephen confirmed to her that though she wasn't throwing a fit right then, that she does in fact throw fits to get attention. So funny!!!
So to sum up my son's words...The true meaning of Easter is that Jesus died for each one of us and that we celebrate his coming back to life on Easter. It's not about the Easter bunny who just wants attention. Our attention needs to be on Jesus who loved us more than life itself. WOW!!!
I am emotional when I hear the gospel coming from my young children. They are sponges, soaking up everything that they see and hear. I am honored that Jesus would entrust them to me. My prayer is that all that I say and do mirrors that of Christ and that my kids continue to learn how much God loves them. I am so BLESSED!!!
