A couple weeks before Easter I was listening to some worship songs when the hymn 'Because He Lives' started playing. The line 'because He lives, I can face tomorrow' really hit home with me. It was a busy week and some mornings I just wasn't sure I could get out of bed and face the day. But listening to those words I realized that I could face each day because of Christ. He is alive and with me so nothing is impossible.
Again this last weekend over Easter the words of that hymn came back to me and reminded me about the power of the resurrection. Although we celebrate Easter specifically at this time of year it's because of what Christ did on the cross, his death and resurrection that I do what I do each day, all year. It's because He lives that I can live each day in that power of the resurrection. It's because He lives that I walk each day with Jesus, who is alive. It's because of his incredible sacrifice that I am here in Tanzania, part of a project to translate the Bible.
Another meaningful part of Easter for me this year was being able to participate in communion Easter morning as part of a small English service we held. I rarely have the opportunity to take communion and so it was really special to be able to participate in it Easter morning. I was encouraged and refreshed and renewed in my purpose for being here.
So this week, although it's not exactly exciting being back at work after a nice long weekend, I can face each day because I have a living Saviour who is with me every minute. Together there is nothing that can stop us.
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