I just got finished putting fresh sheets on all the beds in our little Happy Home.
I mean, can you think of a greater feeling than crisp, new linens?
I think not.
It might sound silly, but I thought having clean sheets would be a tangible way for my family to remember how He washes us clean.
🙂
Tonight we sat around the table with a cupcake and a solitary, lit candle.
I told the Happy Buddy that when Jesus died on the cross, it was like a light had gone out and darkness covered the earth.
The Happy Buddy blew out the candle.
The room went black.
We waited quietly.
Suddenly the candle flickered and burst into flame again.
The Happy Buddy stood back, shocked (thank you, $2 trick candles from the Publix party section).
I think God’s Word tells the rest of this story perfectly,
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness CAN NEVER EXTINGUISH IT.” John 1:5 (NLT)
So, dear reader, remember this truth when you are faced with what could be perceived by the world as ‘darkness.’
Sickness, death, pain, betrayal, struggle, hardship…
The night – the dark – never lasts forever.
Because this is what we are PROMISED, “Weeping may last for the night, but…”
PaperGiftsForEstefany
Wonderful Julie. Love the trick candle. 🙂
Lisa Hoekstra
You don’t know how much I needed that. Thank you.
Lisa
Debbie Wenger
I love all the ways that you’re able to bring truth into your kids lives in fun ways. Thanks for sharing this 🙂
LuAnn
I love how you make such teachable moments for your little ones! What creative ways to share such deep truths! 🙂
melanieblignaut
Oh, gosh, what a great idea! I need to remember it for next year.
Barb Ingram
I liked reading Max Lucado’s thoughts on “the silence of Saturday”. So good to know that “joy comes in the morning”!
https://maxlucado.com/the-silence-of-saturday/
Jennifer
What a delightful object lesson, Julie. I’m sure it will stick with your boys for a loooong time!
V. Renee Wade
Thank you so much for sharing!