Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Resurrection Life



We are in the middle of rehearsals for The Thorn and honestly, my family is exhausted. Our boys are acting in the production, my husband is assisting with technical needs and I’m the taxi driver, which as any mom knows can be quite taxing!


What an amazing retelling of the timeless story of our redemption. As I watched the practice, tears welled in my eyes and gratefulness flooded my heart. I remembered this truth:


I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now life in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20


"Death and Resurrection" is no longer a theological concept that I simply choose to believe. It is very real to me. I lived in a tomb of my own making for several years. The pain of betrayal and the loneliness of the secret I kept shrouded my life in darkness. If you would have seen me then, you may have never known I was walking around mostly dead - going through the motions of life but feeling very little emotion. God met me in that place with the warmth of His love. He softened my cold heart and planted a seed of faith.


When I see Jesus emerging from the tomb, I see me. I’m alive, because God breathed His life into me. I’m still standing because He strengthened me. I see those grave clothes falling from His arms and I know I am no longer bound. I’ve been set free! I’m moving forward with hope for the future.


Sometimes I just have to stop and take a Long, Slow, Deep Breath. And then another. And then another. It feels so good to be ALIVE!


How has God breathed His resurrection life into your life?

3 comments:

Ruth Luke said...

Thank you for this wonderful reminder of the truth that is essential to our faith as Christians. I haven't read in a while but I sense Holy Spirit wanted me to read this today. Brautifully written Lynn.

Manna said...

I am a Muslim and certified in Christ. And very nice to read these words that give rise to hope. faith of god.
bless you lynn

Lynn Marie Cherry said...

Ruth - your comments always bless me!

Manna thank you so much for reading! Stop by anytime!