The Easter season. This week's and leading up to it has been all about making sure that something significant happens at Richview for Good Friday and Easter. Making sure that for the people who come, they are able to find a setting, even an experience that will not only show them who Jesus is, but even draw them closer to him. As the person putting the orders of service together, there's something pretty neat when you begin to see something together that hopefully allows the room for that to possibly take place in people's lives.
Only one problem, I'm not sure I experience the time leading up to this season or these days in the way that maybe would help me experience God in the same way I could (should? I wonder about that too). I've heard myself say over and over this week, "I can't wait 'till this weekend is done!".
As I lie here stuffy, sniffling, and not quite coherent, I'm wondering if I'm missing something. I don't like to make a big deal about seasons, the days aren't any more special than any other days, and so, often, I react negatively during these times. But there's something about remembering what Jesus has done and who he is and I want to make make sure I don't miss doing that?
Maybe, I just need to find another time to focus on this outside of all this commotion. Maybe celebrate the easter season at another time in the year. Maybe it would be more significant to think about it a little every week and find a way to respond.
Posted by edHey Ed,
Because the topic is a bit sensitive I'll post here. Her name is Nicole, she has a heart condition called "Wolf Parkison's -White" Basically her heart is short circited, sometimes it beats two to three times faster (and faster when she gets upset) then a normal heart would. Thus making it very overworked, making her more tired than normal. She is a university student in her Senior year and has been dealing with this since the last years of high school.
I don't know any of the details of the surgery... I could be anything from reparing some heart tissue, to complete heart transplant... I have no Idea, I'm a bit removed being here in Poland her family is not Christian.
Thank you very much though. Her surgery is in 3 hours from this posting.
Posted by: TravisMEd, I have a similar thing going on regarding Easter. Last year I was excited and anxious, eager to get to as many Easter things as possible, celebrate and such in a big way. This year I'm struggling to. Perhaps you've given me the answer to my apathy - finding another time when commercialism doesn't reign, when distraction doesn't press in, or building it into each week's meditations and thanks. Thank you for your perspective!
(PS comments screen is better... I can *just* reach the "post" button below, if I crane my neck and carefully manipulate the mouse.... :) )
Posted by: MichelleMaybe being more liturgical would help?
Just pulling your leg, sort of. The busyness of Easter and Christmas can kill true worship.
Posted by: DarrylEd I'm praying for you to get in the spirit of the Easter weekend. We prayed for you in our prayer group yesterday so I hope your Good Friday Service has been awesome for you. I can't fathom how God has been so gracious in pouring out His love against all the powers of hell.
Posted by: Kimthanks for your prayers Kim, it's good to know I'm being prayed for.
Good Friday went alright. Don't get me wrong, over the last year I've been more focused than ever on Christ's death and suffering than ever before. As a pastor caught in trying to pull off the weekend, it can be too busy to focus during that time.
I was heavily medicated for the good friday service. I believe the service went really well. I came home afterwards, slept from 1 till 6pm had dinner and slept all night. Well, I'm feeling a little better and will be probably more aware of how the easter service goes.
Anyway, thanks so much for your prayers.
Posted by: ed