Happy Easter to all whom celebrate! Anyone who decides to do it on your own terms good for you. Be aware that you don’t have to spend today living in the mindset of staying stuck in how you should celebrate.
Define Easter for Yourself
There should be a standard in your life but it doesn’t have to look like what folks think it should. As a preacher’s kid, it was church in the morning and church at night. I like to live my life with balance these days. The greatest lesson I can teach my kids is balance. We tend to tip the scales one way or another as if life isn’t about being able to go in places, be around different folks and still be a light no matter what.
Reserve Judgement-Easter Message
I’ve had a lot of talks just this week about what people think church folks should look like or are and let me say in and out of the church, we are failing those around us. If you are super condemning and super judge-mental let me remind you it’s not your charge, your gifting, or an ability you have at this time. I find I can receive from an example who balances more than one who just wants to gain your church attendance and your tithes.
Easter Traditions
Focus more on how we treat others around us. The love that we show to others all year long matters. How can we be of service to others. There are many who will not have the traditional meal, clothes, etc. so be grateful for what you have. Even without a ham or new outfit, Easter is inside of us. How we move today should be with us well into the rest of the year.
As you get together with family and friends of your choosing today be sure that you can have peace about your OWN choices. Be vigilant in that peace. I hope that whether you choose to be at home, in church, with friends, at a brunch, or just relaxing just be sure to be the light in this dark world by balancing your life, your choices, etc.
Happy Easter and enjoy the day that you want. As much traditions that you desire to make it for today-enjoy it. Sometimes we get caught up in perfection and not taking time to enjoy the little moments. Today can be as big or as little as you want. Do not get caught up in what others are doing. Easter is usually a day of solemn moments.
Have a great Easter!! Enjoy! Renew! Recommit!! Restore!! Enjoy!
