The Hope Found in Easter

As preschool parents, we are often confronted with moments of failure. Whether it is more light-hearted, like not being able to find our child’s favorite shirt. Sometimes there are harder things like failing to keep patient in a tough moment. But there is hope found in Easter that is bigger than any failure, and Easter is a great time to meditate on this truth.

From Failure to Right Relationship

Failure to do right on our own is actually part of the Christian story. In Romans 5:8, a verse your child might have already learned this year. We see this truth in bright lights. The apostle Paul writes, “But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.” (Romans 5:8 NLT) Our sense of helplessness shows us that we can never be enough, but this verse in Romans shows us we don’t have to be enough. Christ died for us while we were still sinners. This is the hope found in Easter. When we accept and believe this truth He offers us the freedom to be in right relationship with Him and others.

Why We Rejoice

So how do we live each day with the hope of Easter in mind? In Romans, Paul goes on to say, “So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us friends of God.” (Romans 5:11 NLT) This friendship with God gives you hope every day. As you walk the journey of faith, by seeking Him in prayer (talking to God) and His Word (reading the Bible), you can see beyond failure. Hope is found as you treat your circumstances as opportunities to live out rejoicing. This is the great adventure of life He has given us. Thanks to Jesus and the truth of Easter!