Mighty to Save

Savior, He can move the mountains.
My God is mighty to save.
Forever, Author of salvation.
He rose and conquered the grave.
Jesus Conquered the grave!

We've just returned from another great Easter weekend with Pete's brother's family. Our two nieces are always a delight to be around. Kalli (3 1/2 years old) has a new pink room and an OKC Thunder basketball, while Tori (1 1/2 years old) wakes up after every nap with a mohawk that is truly inspirational. Some of my favorite moments in Oklahoma this weekend were when we Tori would see me after a nap, sunday school, or some other function that kept us from each other. As soon as she would see my face she would light up and run full throttle towards me while saying "aunt Ashawee". This adorable little girl of 1 1/2 years brighten my life with her unabandoned excitement when she saw me. Not only did this warm my heart, but it really made me start thinking - if I get joy from a sweet little girl running into my arms, how much more joy does the Father receive when his children run into His.

Within the past few weeks healing has been the prayer of my heart. With friends and family recovering from heart surgery, dealing with the onset of cancer, and undergoing procedures that can bring about devastating results, my heart has been crying out for healing in many ways. Over the past week or so, "Mighty to Save" by Hillsong has been playing over and over again in my mind. I am reminded during this Easter season that our God, the God who spoke and the world was created, who breathed and life was formed is the very same God whose character is love and whose desire is relationship with His created. That He wants our salvation. That's what it's all about. That's the reason for the cross. That He wants us. He wants us!! The cross is a reminder for us to surrender to His will, to His goodness, to His love, to His might and mercy to save!

While I do want physical healing for my family and friends, more than that I want them to know the God who gave them life and know that He not only created them, but that He wants relationship with them and loves them. My heart breaks thinking that any would perish without the opportunity to know and accept the King of kings, the Lord of lords, the Risen Savior.


Shine your light and let the whole world see.
We're singing for the glory of the RISEN KING!

- Ashley