Spring Break is finally here for my kids. Jan's Spring Break was two weeks ago, because she works in a different district than the kids attend. So, our family is coping as best as possible.
Spring Break. It is a strange custom. I know that someone somewhere had a notion as to why it is needed. Perhaps it was because we needed to take a break in order to recognize that the long dread of winter has come to a close. Perhaps it is because we know that we need to acknowledge that Spring is here! Perhaps it is because we just flat-out need a break from all the school work!
For whatever reason, it comes to us as a welcome reprieve from whatever we've been invested in recently. And as such it can become for us an opportunity for reflection. I don't think it is an accident that we remember the events of Holy Week early in Spring. To know that Jesus' arrest, trial, crucifixion, death and resurrection are remembered in this season is a testimony to the grace God gives us - a chance to repent and believe again anew.
With all the things happening in our world around us, it is good for us to stop and take a break. But I pray that we may use that break wisely - by taking time to reflect on the new beginning that is happening, not just around us as the seasons change, but through us in the redemptive act of a loving God through our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ.
See you in Church!
Grace and peace,
Brad
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