Thoughts on Easter

So, Today is Easter. Have you ever wonder what the meaning behind Easter was? Well if your a Christian, Easter is the day that we remember Jesus Christ rose from the Grave. He defeated Sin and conqured death for our sins. Also, it is the day that we were granted salvation. For this to happen however Jesus first had to go through a trial where he was called a loser - hung on a cross - and died for our sins - even though we are no where near worthy of his sacrifice.
To other religions - I am not sure -and I should probably look that up - but to non-believers, Easter is just another holiday where you can give your children (and yourselves) candy. How did Jesus rising from the dead to conqure our sins - turn into the Easter Bunny - handing out chocolate eggs? Who knows - but I know that today I am going to pay my respects for what my Savior did for me, and for everyone else.
But, for a random thought - it really bothers me the holiday church goers- the ones that only go to church on Chistmas and Easter - is God not important every day? Yes, holidays are a great day to invite new people to church to introduce them to God, but if you only go on holidays - what does that say?
Before I was born - he knew my name, my life -and yet he was still willing to get on that cross and die for me and you. He could have saved himself - but that wouldn't have saved us - he had to die. So, he went through the worst humiliation of his life to save us, so that we may go to Heaven. I don't know about you - but that floors me. Jesus, the SON of GOD - let himself be called a loser, mocked, humiliated, and punished - for our sins. This happens on what we call Good Friday - however I don't know why it is called GOOD friday when that was the day Jesus died? However, I know I am greatful that someone who didn't meet me in person - loved me unconditionally that he died for my salvation and the salvation of all.
So, instead of glorifying the Easter bunny today and looking forward to candy - I am going to look at the cross I wear around my neck and remember what my Lord did for me. It was the ultimate act of Love. Also, I am going to remember that since Jesus could conqure even death - then he can handle any of my problems. He loves us so much that he is willing to walk next to us as we travel.
So, today I re-give my heart back to Jesus, my everything is his. He is my first true love and I am so thankful for the awesome gift he gave to me by his death and his ressurection.
Happy Easter Everyone.