Positive Daily Inspiration – April 8, 2023 – EASTER WEEKEND INSPIRATION

The U in JesUs

Before U were thought of, or time had begun, God even stuck U in the name of God’s Son.

And each time U pray, you’ll see; it’s true. You cannot spell out JesUs – and not include U.

You’re a pretty big part of His wonderful name. For U, He was born; that’s why He came.

And His great love for U is the reason He lived.

It even takes U to spell United with God.

Isn’t it thrilling and splendidly grand that He rose from the dead, with U in His plan?

The stones split away, the gold trUmpet blew, and this word resUrrection is spelled with a U.

When JesUs left earth at His Upward ascension, He felt there was one thing He just had to mention.

“Go into the world and tell them it’s true. That I love them all – Just like I love U.”

So many great people are spelled with a U. Don’t they have a right to know the love of JesUs through U?

God is one with U.

EASTER STORY COOKIES

To be made the evening before Easter – Made with children’s help!

You need:

1 cup whole pecans

1 tsp. Vinegar

3 egg whites

pinch salt

1 cup sugar

zipper baggie

wooden spoon

tape

Bible

Preheat oven to 300 degrees (this is important-do not wait until you are half done with the recipe)!

Place pecans in zipper baggie and let children beat them with the wooden spoon to break into small pieces. Explain that after Jesus was arrested. He was beaten by the Roman soldiers.

Read John 19:1-3.

Let each child smell the vinegar. Put 1 tsp. Vinegar into mixing bowl.

Explain that when Jesus was thirsty on the cross, He was given vinegar to drink.

Read John 19:28-30.

Add egg whites to vinegar. Eggs represent life. Explain that Jesus came to give us life.

Read John 10:10-11.

Sprinkle a little salt into each child’s hand. Let them taste it and brush the rest into the bowl. Explain that this represents the salty tears shed by Jesus’ followers, thinking wrongly all was lost.

Read Luke 23:27.

So far, the ingredients are not very appetizing. Add 1 cup sugar. Explain that the sweetest part of the story is He loves us. He wants us to know we are children of God and belong to God.

Read Psalms. 34:8.

Beat with a mixer on high speed for 12 to 15 minutes until stiff peaks are formed. Explain that the color white represents – in God’s eyes – the purity of those whose full forgiveness has been accepted and realized.

Read Luke 1:77.

Fold in broken nuts. Drop by teaspoons onto wax paper-covered cookie sheet. Explain that each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus’ body was laid.

Read Matt. 27:57-60.

Put the cookie sheet in the oven; close the door and TURN THE OVEN OFF.

Give each child a piece of tape and seal the oven door. Explain that Jesus’ tomb was sealed.

Read Matt. 27:65-66.

GO TO BED! Explain that they may feel sad to leave the cookies in the oven overnight. Jesus’ followers were in despair when the tomb was sealed.

Read John 16:20 and 22.

On Easter morning, open the oven and give everyone a cookie. Notice the cracked surface and take a bite. The cookies are hollow!

On the first Easter, Jesus’ followers were amazed to find the tomb open and empty.

Read Matt. 28:1-9

Share the Easter Cookies with Friends and Family

POSITIVE DAILY PRAYER:

I live my life as God’s love in action this Easter weekend. So, when I use my gifts from God, I am honoring God in helping to bless family and friends, coworkers, and strangers.

As I share who I am with others, I am sharing the love and wisdom of God that is being filtered through me. I share an enthusiasm for life, blessing myself and others through giving expression of God’s gifts.

I know that I am never alone. I am a beloved child of God, and I reflect this to everyone that looks upon me. I show that God has been with me through the darkest of nights as well is celebrating with me in my greatest triumphs.

I reflect my faith so that others may see God’s light. May others feel a connection with God through their connection with me. If any people that I come in contact with are lonely or afraid, they automatically feel the comfort of God through the realization that they feel the comfort of God and the warmth of God’s presence.

May others, who feel a lack of self-worth, re-catch the vision by looking at my life. We are all precious creations of God, and God will always help us over the rugged places on the path of life. May others see my life is a living testimony without my saying a word, that God never leaves any of us alone. It is God’s desire to see each one of us succeed.

May I help others to become fearless this Easter because I myself am fearless. With God, none of us has anything to fear. No matter what may be going on in any of our lives, may we each know that God is present and willing to have us lean on God for continuous help.

May I follow Jesus this Easter. May I carry the presence of God with me so that others will know that it is forever a part of them.

In Jesus Christ’s name … Amen

POSITIVE DAILY AFFIRMATION:
I wear my Easter best by allowing God’s love to shine forth through my soul.

POSITIVE DAILY QUOTE:
“A good head and a good heart are always a formidable combination.” Nelson Mandela

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