We’re getting closer to Easter, when we celebrate Jesus’ death and resurrection.
Last year at Easter time, we were still fighting for Håkan’s life. There he lay, sedated, like a big white package, in Linköping, while we celebrated Jesus’ death and resurrection, in the square in Uddevalla.
Many came forward and said that they missed Håkan, who has been a part of the Passion play every year. The Easter drama is played for thousands of people, every Good Friday and Saturday before Easter. There one can follow the end of Jesus’ time on Earth, from death to life.
After the fire, when I was in the hospital, the news came that Håkan was hanging between life and death. If he made it through the first 24 hours, we should be happy. Then I understood the depth of how serious it was.
My first thought was: Where should we have the funeral? In Uddevalla Church. I gave Håkan to God, and prayed that if he was going to be a vegetable, it was better to take him home, to heaven.
Something raised itself up inside of me: No, he’s not going to die! Håkan is a man of God. He shouldn’t end his ministry in defeat. This will be used to glorify God. At that point, faith grew that Håkan would survive.
Then the thought came: Instead of death, we should proclaim life. We should invite everyone to a thanksgiving concert where we rejoice that life has triumphed, in Uddevalla Church.
Now we are there:
WELCOME SATURDAY 1 MAY AT 6 PM
”Thanks for life”-concert in Uddevalla Church.
Our kids will play and sing together with many musical friends.
Now as we’re getting close to Easter, we are so filled with thanksgiving, for what Jesus, God’s Son, did on the cross, for our sake – that we could draw from the cross victory for Håkan.
The cross is our symbol of victory!!!
God bless you!
Many hugs
Gunilla
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I am so glad to hear that Hakan is doing so well. You have been in my prayers daily since I met you both so long ago Gunilla, but now the emphasis is different. Instead of praying that God will protect, bless and use you for His Glory, the focus is on praising God for His grace and care of Hakan and that he will continue the work He started in you both. May the Lord bless and be with you in Part 2, as He was in Part 1. The end of every book is always far more important than the beginning. And I think the best is yet to come for you all.
ReplyDeleteYes, we too, are so grateful for life, and now for your life! Your life is a glorious testimony that builds our faith! Just as it says in Romans 8:11: "The Spirit of God, who raised Jesus from the dead, lives in you. And just as God raised Christ Jesus from the dead, he will give life to your mortal bodies by this same Spirit living within you." Hallelujah!
ReplyDeleteWe love you so much and we are filled with so much joy because of this victory over death. We look forward to seeing you again and embracing you in person. Until then, know that our hearts are rejoicing because of you!
You continue in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Bud and Suellen
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