I don't know if there is anyone out there who puts as much "thought" (because its really more like an obsession, ha) as I seem to, into things their kids do, or how to get a point across, but the last few days I have been really trying to figure out, how we can have the Easter Bunny, and all his candy, yet still make Jesus the most important thing about this day!
After stuffing the eggs, for our family Easter egg hunt, I had to fill out a card to Sweet Face, from the Toothfairy.( I know he had quite a morning this morning.) And it dawned on me....
The Easter Bunny would leave a note too, explaining the real meaning of Easter, and that he hid their baskets, and eggs. It was a perfect way to squeeze the Word in there, without sounding redundant. We also prayed after finding all of the goodies, and thanked God once again for sending us an ultimate sacrifice, for being tortured, dying, and going to hell to defeat the devil, so that we could be forgiven every time we make a mistake, which is more often than not, even though we never had, nor do we now, deserve it! And for giving us authority over the devil and all his demons, which include, illness, and fear!
And when we sit down for breakfast we will read together Matthew 27-28. And explain what all that means. But in the mean while, I wanted to give you the letter we received, as an example. I just thought it was a really nice way to remember the unselfishness, during what ends up being such a selfish time. Let's face it Easter should be about giving and loving, and honoring, each other. It should be about showing God's love, and doing His work, about rededicating our lives to living each day, every hour, every moment, in a Christ like way; Brave, and strong, and always willing to do the right thing, even though it is scary.
So here is the letter!
" Dear SweetFace and Peanut,
Happy Easter! Isn't Easter exciting?
I think it is so wonderful how Jesus died
on the cross so that everyone could be
forgiven for all the wrong they and go to heaven for eternity? And then on Easter, he won the fight with the devil and came back to life, then went to heaven to be with our Father, God!
I left you Easter baskets for each of you, and hid them. I also left some eggs, they are everywhere. Good Luck and God Bless,
E.B."
I do think it is important for us to remind our kids what this holiday is truly about, but I think it is important that they have fun with it too. I don't see any reason that we can't have the best of both worlds for Easter!
"All of the authority in heaven has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
Matthew 28:18-20
What good news for all of us, and very specific instructions. It doesn't seem to get any clearer than that. We are to make new disciples, and where is a better to start than at home, with our children. The clay that we have been entrusted by God to mold into a Christ like image!
And that was told, AFTER he died on the cross!
Happy Easter everyone, and I hope you enjoy all of your miracles and blessings! God Bless!
After stuffing the eggs, for our family Easter egg hunt, I had to fill out a card to Sweet Face, from the Toothfairy.( I know he had quite a morning this morning.) And it dawned on me....
The Easter Bunny would leave a note too, explaining the real meaning of Easter, and that he hid their baskets, and eggs. It was a perfect way to squeeze the Word in there, without sounding redundant. We also prayed after finding all of the goodies, and thanked God once again for sending us an ultimate sacrifice, for being tortured, dying, and going to hell to defeat the devil, so that we could be forgiven every time we make a mistake, which is more often than not, even though we never had, nor do we now, deserve it! And for giving us authority over the devil and all his demons, which include, illness, and fear!
And when we sit down for breakfast we will read together Matthew 27-28. And explain what all that means. But in the mean while, I wanted to give you the letter we received, as an example. I just thought it was a really nice way to remember the unselfishness, during what ends up being such a selfish time. Let's face it Easter should be about giving and loving, and honoring, each other. It should be about showing God's love, and doing His work, about rededicating our lives to living each day, every hour, every moment, in a Christ like way; Brave, and strong, and always willing to do the right thing, even though it is scary.
So here is the letter!
" Dear SweetFace and Peanut,
Happy Easter! Isn't Easter exciting?
I think it is so wonderful how Jesus died
on the cross so that everyone could be
forgiven for all the wrong they and go to heaven for eternity? And then on Easter, he won the fight with the devil and came back to life, then went to heaven to be with our Father, God!
I left you Easter baskets for each of you, and hid them. I also left some eggs, they are everywhere. Good Luck and God Bless,
E.B."
I do think it is important for us to remind our kids what this holiday is truly about, but I think it is important that they have fun with it too. I don't see any reason that we can't have the best of both worlds for Easter!
"All of the authority in heaven has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age."
Matthew 28:18-20
What good news for all of us, and very specific instructions. It doesn't seem to get any clearer than that. We are to make new disciples, and where is a better to start than at home, with our children. The clay that we have been entrusted by God to mold into a Christ like image!
And that was told, AFTER he died on the cross!
Happy Easter everyone, and I hope you enjoy all of your miracles and blessings! God Bless!
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