Passover Seder

One of the things I really wanted to do this year was celebrate Seder. It is something I usually remember after the time has already passed, since it falls during such a busy season with so many birthdays and Easter. This year was no exception, with business and even more unplanned work responsibilities added in.

Still, my family stepped in in a big way to help bring it all together so we could celebrate. I love the symbolism of it all and how God designed it with such depth and intention. We are called to remember, and there are so many helpful resources available that walk through how to observe it.

We have celebrated with family a couple of times in the past, but the kids were much younger then. It was special to experience it now with a deeper understanding, especially seeing the connections between the Old and New Testament and how Jesus is the fulfillment of it all.

Our tablecloth was a special heirloom that my grandmother, who passed many years ago, had brought back from Israel. She loved the Holy Land so much and had traveled there many times over the years.

Mom started us off, and Danielle graciously led us through the readings, explaining each part along the way.

“Why is this night different from all other nights?”

Josiah did amazing through the entire experience, and it was such a gift to have them there celebrating with us.

It is amazing how God engages all of the senses in such a powerful way. We each had a plate and walked through the different steps together. I was so thankful for the family who came together to help make it happen.

The bitter herbs, horseradish, definitely caught Lydia by surprise.

Finding the Maza bread...

It was a beautiful time together and such a gift. I hope we can make this a yearly tradition. I would love to prepare my heart more intentionally and go even deeper in the years to come.
“Next year in Jerusalem.”