my ♥ is full.

I was asked this week to portray the "Woman at the well" for the easter lesson in Young Women's. We were to dress up, and were to speak to the girls, retelling our story.

Being the foolish person that I am, I scoffed at the idea of ME portraying a woman from the scriptures. How would people take me seriously? How would I be able to deliver my message while wearing a costume from biblical times? I had many doubts on their decision in asking me to play this particular part.

Of course, I put off preparing my part until this morning...a few hours before the lesson. I read through the passages in the Bible, and wrote out my part on note cards, without thinking much about it. I didn't even run through the part before I left for church.

As the lesson began, the spirit of the lord filled the room. Someone portrayed Isaiah and spoke of the prophesies of the coming of the Messiah. Another portrayed the mother of John the Baptist. Another Mary, the mother of Jesus. Each testifying of the Christ, our Redeemer. All of the parts lead up to mine...I, the closing part. A witness of Christ.

At this moment, I realized the magnitude of the importance of my part...

As I stood in front of these beautiful, strong, valiant girls... I began to tell them of my experience with Christ. I then realized why I was asked to portray this part. It was because the Lord knew I needed it. He knew I had been praying for an experience that would help me strengthen my testimony.

Just like the woman being a Samaritan, and astonished that Christ, a Jew, would speak to her...I am amazed, that I...a sinner, has the means to speak to my Heavenly Father each day, through prayer. What an amazing gift we have been given.

On this holiest of days, Easter Sunday, I cannot go the day without proclaiming a few things I do know....

I know that Christ died so that he could save each one of us. Only through him can we be perfected. I know that following Christ has brought me only happiness in my life. I have been blessed to have his guidance and love through my many trials. In times when I thought I had no one to turn to, and felt utterly alone, I have felt the warmth of his love surround me. Just know, when you have Christ in your life, you are never alone. I know that we are all children of our Heavenly Father. I have never gone through life not knowing who I am. Yes, I am Lauren...but first and foremost, I am a daughter of my Heavenly Father. I know that Christ lives, and because of him, he has made a way for us to live with him again.

This knowledge of Christ has been the greatest blessing in my life.
Happy Easter