This Year is Different.....

I am pretty excited about tomorrow, not just because it is Easter, but I have been witnessing my girl grow in her beliefs in ways I did not imagine for this year. 

We have just finished going through our resurrection eggs. Sweet friends gave us this set prior to H coming home. This was the first year we used them. Mainly because, she was not there yet to fully understand. There are so many things to share about her, and yet this story, seems most appropriate this evening. 

We have been talking with H over the past year (Intently) about what it means to put her trust in Jesus. Lots of this discussion is around trusting Jesus especially in the fact that her mom and dad will always be her mom and dad. Giving her hope in the plan He has for her. 

In late February, we were driving to school and she started to ask some pivotal questions about Jesus. Of course, I pulled over in the school parking lot, and we talked. I didn’t care that the bell was about to ring. Her eternal perspective was worth far more than a ding on her attendance record. She said “Mom, that is enough for now, but I will have more after school.” And she went on her way. 

That evening, (Michael was out) she wanted to continue her conversation. And so, we did, we also read this book that we have been going through. Come into my Heart Lord Jesus, By Stormie Omartian. This time was different, we spent intentional time on each page. Reading answering questions and reading some more. And that the end she said she was ready. 

Now of course, the mom in me was like, you are only 7, how could you understand. Something was different this time. And so, I lead her in a prayer and then told her to talk to God on her own. What took place next, was short of incredible. This mama’s heart was bursting. 

H Thanked God for her family, and for finding her. Thanked her for dying on the cross for her and then, the sweetest song came out of her mouth. Now, if you know my child, and have heard her sing, you know that generally it I humming the tune but a jumbled mess of words. However, this was clear as day:

Who the Son sets free
Oh is free indeed
I’m a child of God
Yes I am
In my Father’s house
There’s a place for me
I’m a child of God
Yes I am

I am chosen
Not forsaken
I am who You say I am
You are for me
Not against me
I am who You say I am

BY HillSong

I firmly believe she knew exactly what she was saying. Because of my faith, I know that He has written every one of her days, as well as everyone’s. But this, is such a pivotal part of her story. This lays the ground work for her faith, her belonging and ultimately, who her creator is. 

I have no words what it was like to witness this in my own house. I mean, I have seen people pray to Jesus before, lead them in that prayer, but my own daughter. That was beyond speechless, just as what happened on the cross. So incredible, we could never put it into words nor could we ever comprehend. 

So, as you wake up tomorrow, maybe even read this, the empty tomb fulfilled a promise and gives us hope. 

Much Love,

Jennifer