Upcoming Easter

As Easter is approaching, I've been doing a lot of reflecting into my own life. I was raised in a Christian home, going to church every Sunday, and always knowing the Easter story. Jesus loved us so much that He came and died for us...as while I grasped that idea, it was not until I became a mom that I truly understand.

My two daughters mean the absolute WORLD to me. Saying that I love them does not even touch how I feel about them. There is nothing I would not do for either one. When they hurt, my heart aches. When they are happy, I am full of joy. They make me beam with pride. I get giddy over them....and my eyes fill with tears at least once a day when they do something that reminds me just how blessed I am that they call me "Mom". And one day when someone is mean to them I am sure I will want to handle the situation for them and Lord help the boy that ever breaks their heart. I would jump in front a bullet for either of them without even thinking about it.

It's these emotions that help me to truly understand how much Jesus loves us. He KNEW I would hurt him over and over again and yet He still endured pain and suffering and death so that He could forgive me when I hurt Him. That kind of love is incomprehendable yet so familiar. It's exactly how I feel for my children. Yet it humbles me even more than ever before about what Christ has done for me.

Thank you Lord for loving me-despite my imperfections, my selfishness, my pride, my sinfulness....and may I always be the best example I can be to my girls of Hour love for us....