She got up early and gathered
what she needed for a final act of service.
It was almost more than she could bear
to think of Him lying in a cold tomb alone.
And the anguish of the last week,
she had barely made it through.
But she knew she could never live
with herself if she didn’t care for Him
this one last time–a small act of homage.
Yet, He deserved so much more
a rich burial in a beautiful location,
eulogy expounding on His acts of healing.
He raised her brother from the dead!
People did not understand who He was!
She knew who He was and yet,
this week made no sense.
She stopped cold in her tracks.
The stone was rolled away!
Someone stole His body.
Who would do such a thing and why?
She could no longer hold back the tears.
She stumbled blindly outside the tomb.
“Woman why do you weep?” A voice spoke.
“Where have they taken Him?” She was distraught.
Then, He said her name and suddenly.
it was a Sunday morning she would never forget.
—Teresa Shields Parker
Teresa Shields Parker is a Christian weight loss author, coach, podcaster, and speaker, who has lost 250 pounds and kept it off since 2013. Her books include: “Reconnecting Jayne: Her Sister’s Support,” “Rebuilding Jayne: Her Father’s Protection,” “Sweet Grace: How I Lost 250 Pounds and Stopped Trying to Earn God’s Favor,” “Sweet Grace Study Guide,” “Sweet Victory: Winning the Battle,” “Sweet Surrender: Breaking Strongholds,” “Sweet Journey to Transformation: Practical Steps to Lose Weight and Live Healthy”, “Sweet Freedom: Losing Weight and Keeping It Off With God’s Help,” “Sweet Freedom Study Guide,” “Sweet Change: True Stories of Transformation,” “Sweet Hunger: Developing an Appetite for God,” and “Sweet Excuses: Stop Lying to Yourself & Start Losing Weight.” She also offers Overcomers Christian Weight Loss Academy and VIP intensive coaching. Don’t miss her weekly podcast, Sweet Grace for Your Journey, where she shares tips from her personal journey of losing weight and discovering healthy living. Contact her at [email protected].