Approaching God

I wish I had some profound insight to offer about the resurrection or some event that happened today-

But I don't.

Don't get me wrong- today was great, BUT, it is such a blur- a rush- a worry- too many raw emotions are wearing me out and bringing me down.

I decided just about a half hour ago, I was going to sit down and listen to what God had to say. I listened to an Easter message from the Lutheran Hour... I just want to copy a paragraph that was especially meaningful- the sermon was written by Dr. Ken Klaus-

Christ is risen. May I tell you what that means? Right now many of you are worried, frightened. You don't know what tomorrow will bring....Today things may look dark and the days ahead appear dismal. But because Christ has risen, and if He is your Savior, you need not face tomorrow's unknowns alone. Are you one among the many millions who feel lost and lonely even though you are surrounded by multitudes and move through masses of bodies? Do you feel no one cares about you, that no one would miss you if you simply disappeared? If so, the risen Christ, the living Lord, offers this assurance: "I am with you always" (Matthew 28:20). Even more, Scripture assures us we can cast our cares upon Him because He cares for us. (1 Peter 5:7) 


Yes. Again, I come back to God and find comfort. He is approachable, as the message in chapel this morning put it.


The Risen Lord is approachable- He invites us to come unto Him, and better yet, to cast our anxieties on Him.


He has conquered- and He provides- As one of the communion hymns in chapel put it, 
You have conquered in the fight,
You have brought us life and light, Alleluia! 


I can push through the next five weeks- no matter what emotions or difficulties arise- because I have a God I can approach. He will not turn me away. I have a direct line to God 24 hours a day. 


Thanks, God, for being approachable. 


Blessings-
-Communion at chapel


-E-mails that make me smile


-Handwriting workshop this morning (how to teach handwriting)


-One of "those moments"- enough said. =)


-Talking to a stranger (who is no longer a stranger, I guess!)


-Another counseling session today- which was productive


-Chocolate chip pancakes for dinner!


-GREAT company at dinner!


-Approaching God and finding rest and relief. And security.