But God proves His love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. ~ Romans 5:8 ~ Easter Joy Jesus came to earth, To show us how to live, How to put others first, How to love and how to give. Then He set about His work, That God sent Him to do; He took our punishment on Himself; He made us clean and new. He could have saved Himself, Calling angels from above, But He chose to pay our price for sin; He paid it out of love. Our Lord died on Good Friday, But the cross did not destroy His resurrection on Easter morn That fills our hearts with joy. Now we know our earthly death, Like His, is just a rest. We'll be forever with Him In heaven, where life is best. So we live our lives for Jesus, Think of Him in all we do. Thank you Savior; Thank you Lord. Help us love like you! ~ Joanna Fuchs ~ An Easter Prayer God, give us eyes to see the beauty of the Spring, And to behold Your majesty in every living thing And may we see in lacy leaves and every budding flower The Hand that rules the universe with gentleness and power And may this Easter grandeur that Spring lavishly imparts Awaken faded flowers of faith lying dormant in our hearts, And give us ears to hear, dear God, the Springtime song of birds With messages more meaningful than man's often empty words Telling harried human beings who are lost in dark despair Be like us and do not worry for God has you in His care. ~ Helen Steiner Rice ~ © Tina's Prayer Gate April 1, 2018