Easter is upon us and there’s a lot of talk going around about resurrection. Let’s take a look at the word resurrect in this week’s Weekend Word.
res·ur·rect
ˌrezəˈrekt/
verb
- restore (a dead person) to life.
- revive the practice, use, or memory of (something); bring new vigor to.
When we think about the word resurrect, several thoughts surface as we may think about Jesus’ rising, or a doctor restoring someone to life. However, there’s a deeper, more personal and spiritual meaning to it as well. To revive the practice, use, or memory of something; bring new vigor to.
We at Hope for Hearts believe that every child we touch is in the midst of a personal resurrection. No longer do they have to beg on the streets, wondering where their next meal will come from. If they’ll have a warm place to sleep at night free from the elements. The safety, security and stability that our schools offer, bring a new vigor to the student’s lives so that they are free to grow and continue in their personal resurrection until they are able to independently provide for themselves.
Now is a good time for everyone to start thinking about places in their lives where a personal resurrection is in order. It may be as simple as your house is a mess and needs de-cluttering? Would you like to be more on top of your health? Or perhaps it goes deeper like a new career path. Either way, it’s time to bring new vigor to and resurrect some of those goals you maybe missed out on in the past.
The resurrection gives my life meaning and direction and the opportunity to start over no matter what my circumstances.
-Robert Flatt
Happy Easter
With Love,
Cristen
