Finding God (On Easter)

A song written by our worship leader

Photo from Mount Rainier 2021

Happy Resurrection Day Friends!

On this cloudy day in the south, Jesus shines in my heart as I reflect on what his resurrection means to me. We had a beautiful weekend with my oldest son, daughter in law and grandson. We all celebrated with our small church family and as I listened to the music, my heart sensed Gods presence. Especially though this song written by one of our worship leaders. So, I wanted to share it with you.

Is this hope- when bright lit torches hung from hillsides light the way
And is this love- cause debt like mine would take a ransom owed and payed
Is this Grace- cause what I've done won't stand in church and holds a stain
And is this truth-cause dog ears books written by sages still miss you

Blessed are the poor who see like God
Blessed are the rich who keep it not
Blessed are the meek who sheath their swords
Blessed are the thieves who don't steal more
Blessed are the just who don't see race
Blessed are we bums who drink in Grace

Is this Faith- cause if put on a scale and measured holds no weight
Is this peace- cause god know my chaotic mind stands ill at ease
Is this real- cause all the fake plastic and shiny billboards rage
Or is this church- cause I'd put on my Sunday best threadbare and worn

Blessed are the poor who see like God
Blessed are the rich who keep it not
Blessed are the meek who sheath their swords
Blessed are the thieves who don't steal more
Blessed are the just who don't see race
Blessed are we bums who drink in Grace

Is this Gods earth- and if it is baptize me deep and hold me down
When I come up-  I'll feel the pull of Gods good grace deep like a well
An ocean swell
(Zach Wilson)

On this Resurrection day, may you find new life even in your dead spaces. As some of you mourn those no longer here or relationships broken with no reconciliation near, May Jesus reveal His grace and baptize you in his love. May you experience Him even in your struggles and especially through them.

Thats what Easter means to me.