Hello friends and Family!
First of all, I hope you all are having a great Easter! I have been thinking today a lot on what Easter really means. It's not all about getting candy, and having awesome church services and Easter egg hunts. I just wanted to remind all of us what it really is about. Sometimes we get so wrapped up in all the candy and stuff, that we forget what it is all about. It is about a prophecy being fulfilled! Ps 68:18 "When you ascended to the heights, you led a crowd of captives. You received gifts from the people, even from those who rebelled against you. Now the Lord God will live among us there".
That is not the only prophecy about Jesus' resurrection, there are many more! For me this is the greatest day in the year! Jesus is alive again!!
A friend pointed out something to me earlier, because I had made that same reflection on my facebook status. She commented on it and said: He's alive and reigning in glory in heaven, but is He alive and reigning in our hearts? This really struck me because it really makes me think how many people know that He is alive in heaven, but don't really have him alive in their hearts. Another friend made another reflection by saying how most of us have him reigning and alive in our hearts on Sunday mornings, but the rest of the week he gets the back seat... Whoa! that is really deep now! I know all of us are guilty of that! So next year on Easter, remember the true meaning of it all, and that He is alive and that we should be giving him our best, not just on Sundays, but all the time try to give him our best!
Well that's all for now!
'Till next time,
Jessie
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Spring Break
It is now one week into April, well, maybe two...
The family got back from a week long trip to Mexico on Tuesday evening. We left on Tues. the 29th of March, and spent Wednesday afternoon thru Saturday morning visiting with the people we used to live with in Altotonga. After that, we spent Saturday afternoon thru Monday morning in Coscomatepec, where our friends now preside and serve. On Tuesday at 7:30, we were back home. So on Wednesday of course, it was back to work for Dad and myself, and back to school for all accept Dad. Our time down south was very good. I enjoyed the time we were able to spend with friends - the people I grew up with. Being able to spend time with the teens was awesome, and I laughed the most I had since being in Altotonga in November. The short time we had in Cosco was just as good. It is very encouraging to see what God is doing in that small little town. The church there is now about 50 persons. Incredible growth for being only about 2 years since the first house meetings started. Praise God! Overall, the time was awesome, even if short. God encouraged me and reminded me how great He is.
Through God's unbelievable peace, I realize a new chapter has started in my life. The time in Altotonga reminded me that we are no longer there. No matter how long we are away though, we still love the people there and have them in our prayers. We know that we will never forget them, and they will never forget us. Still, we know that God has plans for us here. He has plans for me here. And now I believe I am ready for them. Before, it seemed Altotonga was still at the forefront of my mind. Now though, I have peace. Now, I am ready to say 100%, "here I am Lord, send me."
Blessings to all!
The family got back from a week long trip to Mexico on Tuesday evening. We left on Tues. the 29th of March, and spent Wednesday afternoon thru Saturday morning visiting with the people we used to live with in Altotonga. After that, we spent Saturday afternoon thru Monday morning in Coscomatepec, where our friends now preside and serve. On Tuesday at 7:30, we were back home. So on Wednesday of course, it was back to work for Dad and myself, and back to school for all accept Dad. Our time down south was very good. I enjoyed the time we were able to spend with friends - the people I grew up with. Being able to spend time with the teens was awesome, and I laughed the most I had since being in Altotonga in November. The short time we had in Cosco was just as good. It is very encouraging to see what God is doing in that small little town. The church there is now about 50 persons. Incredible growth for being only about 2 years since the first house meetings started. Praise God! Overall, the time was awesome, even if short. God encouraged me and reminded me how great He is.
Through God's unbelievable peace, I realize a new chapter has started in my life. The time in Altotonga reminded me that we are no longer there. No matter how long we are away though, we still love the people there and have them in our prayers. We know that we will never forget them, and they will never forget us. Still, we know that God has plans for us here. He has plans for me here. And now I believe I am ready for them. Before, it seemed Altotonga was still at the forefront of my mind. Now though, I have peace. Now, I am ready to say 100%, "here I am Lord, send me."
Blessings to all!
Aaron
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