Easter Ponderings

Tis Easter again and the sun is ris'n
Just as Christ rose long ago.
The flowers awake from slumber so long
New babes are born to ewe and to doe

I think of His death, I think of His life
I ponder what He did for me
The atonement so wondrous which opened the way
To live with Him eternally.

Do I really believe that He took on my sins
And paid the price for me?
Does my life show both by action and voice
That I can become as He wants me to be?

When I make a mistake do I turn to his love?
And ask for forgiveness so sweet?
Do I try once again to get back on the path
That leads to his merciful feet?

Or do I worry and fret over life's little woes
And think that my chances are gone?
Do I give up too easy and not try again?
Do I think I must face life alone?

Do I waste my time thinking I'm not good enough?
Do I worry I'll never obtain?
Do I waste the gift that Christ gave to me?
Do I act as if He died in vain?

If I really believe the atonement of Christ
Was meant for me personally,
I would try one more time, I would really repent,
I'd become what He knows I can be.

So today I commit to live righteously
His commandments I'll keep every day.
And if I do err, make a foolish mistake
For forgiveness I'll ask as I pray.

In this way I'll show in my life and my deeds
That I understand and I know
The atonement is Christ's greatest gift giv'n to me
It's the ultimate love He did show.

And I promise with all of my heart and my being
To make the most of this gift of love
I'll believe I can make it, I'll believe in his power
To help me return to Father above.

Sheryl Bagwell (c) 1997

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