For you and Me..

I wrote this email to a friend today, and thought I'd share it, since, it contains the stories I'd want to write anyways!..

"I wanted to say -HAPPY EASTER! to you, Jesus died and rose again- for YOU! Pretty Amazing eh? Man, I love God, and you!
I had an interesting experience this past Good Friday.. My host family and I participated in this "Jesus Walk" in the town I live here in England. The community churches all come together, and a number of different people from different congregations get together and walk through the town... and a man in front holds up the Cross. And then we all stop in certain spots and read scripture and pray together.
It was really neat to see about 40+ people walking in a procession through town.. behind the cross.
But, then I'll admit.. my heart took a few turns.. see, these 4 young guys were walking past our group mocking us.. saying "hear thee, hear thee" and just laughing.. and I just felt.. awkward.. BUT, then I realized something, I was excited to be a follower of Christ! And perhaps this declaration of our love for God seemed strange to these guys, but, that is why I needed to pray for them, for their hearts to see us, and perhaps a thought will enter their mind, and hearts.. and they will be curious about the group of people walking through town, and the cross they were carrying. :)
Another cool thing I just thought of now.. I was sitting in church this Easter Sunday morning.. and we got these little cut out Easter eggs that said "..because Jesus is Alive.." and then we fill in the blank. And I thought "Because Jesus is alive, I can fellowship with believers, and we can be the body of Christ.." And we prayed about it.. I guess I didn't think about it to much throughout the rest of the service though. Then we had coffee fellowship time after wards.. and I just happened to sit down at a table with one other lady.. and we ended up talking for quite awhile, and it really blessed my heart! God answered my prayers, to fellowship with another Christian, and honestly, I haven't had long conversation with the people at this church, I go to this church less often (my host's families church), I usually go to a church with younger adults.. anyways, I really love this church as well, my host families, and the people are so friendly! But, I always felt like I didn't know how to.. approach some one in conversation.. but then today I did! Yes, it's the second last time I'm there, but still! It leaves me with a fond memory and blessing!
Anyways, sorry that was long! Haha, but, I just came across that second story just now and it excited me! Haha.
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So, I am praying for you, and thanking God for you today, that he died, and rose again, for you and me! Making us true sisters in Christ!"