Practice Resurrection
“Practice Resurrection” was a common saying at my most beloved church ever. I remember going to people’s houses for small groups and seeing paintings on the walls that they had made at some point before we joined that said “Practice Resurrection.” If our desire is to be like Jesus, and one of the most foundational parts of our belief is that he rose from the dead, then it is our duty as Christians to practice resurrection, to take what is dead and make it ALIVE again! There is no greater miracle! Also, for the nature-revering among us, Our Mother sets that example every spring of the dead coming to life! Here are a few small ways that you can practice resurrection in your life this Spring.
Compost
Taking the parts you wouldn't eat that would be wasted and making them into something useful is a beautiful way to practice resurrection. As an aside, I also take political flyers left on my doorstep for egregiously evil people, tear them into tiny pieces, and put them in my composter (as long as they are on matte paper). It feels like a good way to let the Divine make something good out of it.
Pantry clean out
Remember when your husband wanted to make curry so you bought a million cans of coconut milk on sale and then discovered you hate curry? No? Just me? Anyway, if you, like me, have a million cans of something that you won’t eat, but is not yet expired, now is a great time to take it to the food bank and offer someone life.
Closet clean out
Same thing applies. Take the clothes that are dead to you and give them to someone who needs them for living. “Whoever has two tunics is to share with him who has none, and whoever has food is to do likewise.” Luke 3:11, ESV
Donate hair to Locks of Love
The hair on your head is quite literally dead. If your hair is long enough, consider donating it to Locks of Love to give the gift of self-confidence to a child with hair loss.
Contact an old friend
Consider resurrecting a relationship. Send a text or postcard to someone you love but haven’t talked to in a while so they know you’re still thinking of them.