My favorite Easter decoration is this little sign I post in my front flower bed. It’s not new. It’s not fancy. It’s not eye-snagging in the least.
But it’s honest and blatant and bare-bones about the message it brings: That you may be missing a vital part of yourself this year (notice the bunny’s missing ear). You may feel diminished in your worth compared to some (I know … it ain’t purdy). You may not have a clue about why, where, when, or HOW to process your loss (hence the bunny’s baffled expression).
Or you may only perceive in your discerning heart that something vital is absent this year. Something is different. Something is off.
You may know exactly what it is – perhaps the death of a loved one you’ve celebrated Easter with throughout most of your life. Maybe it’s the absence of someone who brought you much joy and even elusive happiness at a different season of life. Could be the dissolving of a longtime dream. Or an unexpected change in your finances, job, health, church, or circle of friends.
Maybe something that has caused a subtle disillusionment with life as you thought you knew it.
Or maybe you don’t know WHAT it is that has created this deep sense of loss within you. You find that you lean toward the melancholy rather than the joyous this Easter. Your spirit is dragging. You want to celebrate the miracle of Christ’s death and resurrection, but there’s some pervasive sorrow in your soul that defies identification.
The message of this little broken Easter sign is more pertinent than ever. You’re blessed. Regardless. It’s okay to be broken. Unwhole. Disconnected. Bewildered over it all.
You’re still blessed. Whether you feel it or not. Whether you think you deserve it or not. Two thousand years ago, Jesus willingly gave his life so that you could be blessed today. Eternal life is yours if you only choose to believe it. Papa God is pouring out His blessings on you like a gushing waterfall. You just have to recognize that you’re all wet.
I’m praying for you right now, dear BFF (Blessed Friend Forever) – that you’ll acknowledge and embrace your Easter blessings during this time of remembrance of the crucifixion and resurrection of your Savior. Wow. What a blessing! Don’t miss it.
Wishing you a happy and holy Resurrection Day …
With love, Deb
Thank you, Deb. I needed this today. I recently lost my precious sister Nancy and am feeling her loss, as are many others whose lives she touched ( she was the best nurse for almost 50 years). I take comfort knowing she’s in Heaven and I will see her again one day, but am missing her so much right now. Your timely message has blessed me (and I’m sure many others) so thank you so much. And that bunny is precious.
Easter blessings to you,
Patti Jo Moore
Thank you so much, Patti Jo, for taking the time to write. I’m so sorry for your loss of Nancy and I’m stopping right now to pray that Papa God will continue to comfort you in a real way, especially during this holy-day weekend. It seems like we miss them more acutely on holidays, doesn’t it? You are precious to me, my friend. Easter blessing back to you!
Blessings to you and your family on this Resurrection Day! So thankful for a Redeemer who blesses us out of His love!