Candy or The King

As I woke up this morning I did my normal routine: turn off my alarm, pull off my covers, walk to the bathroom, brush my teeth, and decide what I am going to wear. Today, my attire choice was directed towards my appearance at church.

Yes, I go to church.

Today was like any other service, with one little difference... I was squished. I have never seen so many people crammed into this small historic building. I was excited to see so many people ready to worship, but I was also filled with wonder. When will I see some of these people again... Next week?! Next month?! Or will I have to wait until Christmas to see these smiling faces?!

The thought still saddens me as I write this. Why today?! It's just a normal Sunday... or is it?!

Growing up I correlated Easter with candy... lots and lots of candy. As I have matured in my new found faith I have lost interest in the candy. The candy was a nice "treat" in many more ways than just one. But I think I am ready to worship our Lord and Savior on this day instead of shoving my face with useless sugar and calories.

I have witnessed his love.

I live 3 hours away from Longwood and was unable to go home to Springfield to visit my family on this glorious day. I was invited to a friends house for their family's BBQ. As I walked in I was greeted with smiling faces and laughter. I felt like I just walked into my own home. I was able to witness the greatest miracle on Earth. LOVE. And not only love, but God's love shown through strangers.

As the day progressed the adults (yup, i am not qualified as an adult!) talked on the back porch while the children played in the yard. The girls searched for Easter Eggs while the boys were tossing around a football. As the little girls ran around the yard picking up egg after egg they became happier and more excited. This excitement poured over as they counted their eggs and got to open them.

it.hit.me.

Maybe this is why children are given candy. They are given candy to celebrate this day. If they are taught as a child to celebrate and respect this day of gifts, they will grow up to find the deeper meaning. Reflecting on how happy they were to give a gift, they need to give back to others. As they grow in their faith and give gifts to others they are sharing the greatest thing we have been taught... Love.

Give Love. Share Love. Show Love. Accept Love.

and to all of those people that I saw in church today, even if I do not see you for another 365 days, know one thing... i love you.