For I am thankful….

by Lori

Holy Sunset

Below is one of my favorite passages in the bible, I so can relate to Mary here. There are many times I fling myself at Jesus and just want to cling to him.

Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene

11 But Mary stood weeping outside the tomb, and as she wept she stooped to look into the tomb. 12 And she saw two angels in white, sitting where the body of Jesus had lain, one at the head and one at the feet.

13 They said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping?” She said to them, “They have taken away my Lord, and I do not know where they have laid him.” 14 Having said this, she turned around and saw Jesus standing, but she did not know that it was Jesus. 15 Jesus said to her, “Woman, why are you weeping? Whom are you seeking?” Supposing him to be the gardener, she said to him, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have laid him, and I will take him away.”

16 Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned and said to him in Aramaic, “Rabboni!” (which means Teacher). 17 Jesus said to her, “Do not cling to me, for I have not yet ascended to the Father; but go to my brothers and say to them, ‘I am ascending to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” 18 Mary Magdalene went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord”—and that he had said these things to her.

For without His resurrection, there is nothing to be thankful for; so today this will be all I list.

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{ 26 comments }

Lauren S. April 4, 2007 at 10:30 pm

Beautiful post! I am visiting from Iris’ place. Thanks for sharing this!

Amy April 4, 2007 at 11:27 pm

Definitely a great reason to be thankful :-)

Lynn Donovan April 4, 2007 at 11:42 pm

Laurel,

No more need said. Amen…Amen… Amen.

Monkey Giggles April 4, 2007 at 11:51 pm

Amen sista….

There is so much to be thankful for.

Nise' April 5, 2007 at 12:24 am

Thankful right along with you!

Addie April 5, 2007 at 2:22 am

I think this weekend it the best reason to be thankful …God paid with His life. Thanks for sharing.

I have also posted a Thankful Thursday. Be sure to pop in some time

eph2810 April 5, 2007 at 2:32 am

I LOVE it!!!! Yes, without Him raising from the dead, we would have nothing. And nothing to celebrate, because we would be still dead in sin.

Blessings, my dear friend.

UKZoe April 5, 2007 at 5:55 am

beautiful!

Denise April 5, 2007 at 6:27 am

Beautifully said.

Terri @ In His Hands April 5, 2007 at 6:40 am

Makes me weep too. Love that–thanks for sharing!

Blessings to you!

Dana April 5, 2007 at 7:31 am

Beautiful post as always.

Beckie April 5, 2007 at 8:01 am

Amen!!!!

Pearls of Wisdom April 5, 2007 at 8:39 am

Wonderful Post. Thank you for sharing.

Beth/Mom2TwoVikings April 5, 2007 at 9:04 am

Just noticed something about that verse you highlighted…she called him “teacher” and not Abba (“father”). Wonder if that is significant…hmmm

Wendy April 5, 2007 at 9:32 am

Thanks for this post, Laurel!
So much to be thankful for!

devildogwife April 5, 2007 at 10:37 am

Amen!

Lindsey @ Enjoythejourney April 5, 2007 at 10:49 am

And that is all we need, isn’t it? :) Thank you for sharing (and what beautiful photos too)

julie April 5, 2007 at 12:26 pm

As always, a beautiful post and a beautiful truth.

Deena April 5, 2007 at 12:33 pm

That rocked.

on the Rock April 5, 2007 at 1:01 pm

You know it!
God bless:)

Linda April 5, 2007 at 6:32 pm

I believe that says it all. I’ve been so rushed these last few days – no time even to write my Thankful Thursday post and it’s already evening. It is wonderful to slow down and read those life-changing words.
Thank you so much for the blessing Laurel.

Crystal April 5, 2007 at 7:58 pm

Wow…amen & amen…..that was so powerful.
Blessings to you and your family on this easter weekend.
Blessings

Chris April 5, 2007 at 9:41 pm

Amen I love this verse too!

janiswrites April 6, 2007 at 8:21 am

Beautiful and write on target. Thanks for sharing with us! Blessings!

Kate April 6, 2007 at 4:24 pm

Have a blessed Easter…rejoicing with you in the wonderfulness of our Savior!! Amen!

Faerylandmom April 6, 2007 at 4:40 pm

This is the only reason to be thankful for anything, isn’t it? :)

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