He is risen, just as he said

On this day when we celebrate Easter, I am prompted to remember God's promises. Christ told the disciples He would rise again...and He did. It was not an empty promise or platitude. He meant what He said. I have to wonder if I'm taking God seriously. Am I remembering His promises? He has made so many to His children throughout Scripture. Am I walking as if I believe Him? Honestly, I'm not. I'm trying to do things in my own strength. I'm trying to pull myself up by my bootstraps as it were. And I keep running into wall after wall. So today, I'm going to focus on His promises and rest. I believe He will come through.