EP 173: Living in Light of the Resurrection: How the Risen Christ Transforms Your Daily Life

Inside: Because Jesus lives, everything changes. From daily work to trials and trust, His resurrection shapes how we live—every day, not just on Easter.

Easter is just around the corner as I’m recording this episode. I have an episode on celebrating a Christ-focused Easter and a post with Easter resources and books, and I will make sure to link to all of those. However, I have been pondering and praying about this question these past weeks: Why isn’t the resurrection something we celebrate every day of our lives as believers?

How should the resurrection impact us on every day of the year, not just Easter? I always need to put this little comment here: This is not an exhaustive episode but one that comes from my thoughts and time in the Word and prayer. I hope it will make you think about how the resurrection impacts your daily life as a homemaker, wife, mother, and Christian woman.

1 Corinthians 15:17 – “And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins.”

Paul is telling us here that if Jesus wasn’t raised from the dead, our faith is basically worthless. This fact is the cornerstone of our faith, without it – we have no hope. I’m not going to go into all the historical facts, but I will just state that there is enough solid evidence out there to support it. I will link to a couple in the show notes for you. But I hold fast to this truth, and if you’re listening to me here, I believe you already do, too.

I’m so grateful for the truth that the resurrection secures my eternity as a believer but when I find my heart only focusing on it during the Easter season, I’m missing out. The resurrection isn’t just about my future. It’s meant to shape hw I live every single day. 

The resurrection gives me assurance for eternity, and I’m so thankful for that. But if I only think about it during Easter, I miss how much it matters for everyday life. It’s not just about my future—it’s meant to shape how I live right now.

So we’re going to chat today about how meditating on the truth that Jesus is alive changes how we approach our work at home, how we love, how we can care for our family, and how we go about life in this fallen world.

Listen in to EP 173: Living in Light of the Resurrection: How the Risen Christ Transforms Your Daily Life:

Resources Mentioned:

Christ-Centered Easter Planning Guide

All Easter Posts & Podcasts at Thankful Homemaker

4 Points of Evidence for the Resurrection @Crosswway

10 Concise Pieces of Evidence for the Resurrection @The Gospel Coalition

What Is Resurrection? (Basics of the Faith) by Joel Beeke

The Truth That Grounds My Faith

How does the resurrection impact my faith? When I think about trusting Jesus, walking with Him, and facing life’shardships, this truth always grounds me: I don’t have to live in fear anymore.

Nothing can take away the security I have in Christ—not suffering, not trials, not uncertainty. I know that I serve a living Savior who is always with me, and He will never leave me or forsake me. And I love the reminder that He is always interceding for me. If you are in Christ, Jesus is praying for you.

Romans 8:34: Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us.

Jesus’ death is where my faith rests, but it doesn’t stop there. We have a great High Priest in heaven who is interceding for us. He wasn’t just our sacrifice—He is also our priest and intercessor.

When you feel anxious or uncertain about the future, bring your heart and mind back to the resurrection. Jesus is alive, He is in control, and nothing takes Him by surprise. We don’t serve a distant historical figure—we serve a risen Savior who is present in every moment of our lives. And because He lives, we can trust Him completely.

What about when you feel weak in prayer and don’t even know how to put your struggles into words? Those are the moments to remember that Jesus isn’t just someone we pray to—He is praying for us. He is lifting you up before the Father, and you are never alone, no matter what you face.

One of the most comforting reminders for me is that Jesus knows exactly what I need—even better than I do.

This truth changes how I walk through trials because it gives me hope. I no longer have to walk in fear—I can walk in light of the empty tomb, knowing that Jesus has already won.

I’ve shared many times how coming to understand the doctrine of God’s sovereignty changed so much for me. Knowing that He is in control of all things and is working them out for my good and His glory has been such a comfort. Nothing enters my life apart from the loving hand of my Father in Heaven.

When I’ve walked through challenging seasons, this truth wasn’t always the first thing on my mind—I wish it had been.

I continue to ask the Lord to draw me to His presence in those moments before I fall into worry or fear. But when my heart finally gets there—when I remember that Jesus is praying for me, even when I’m weak and don’t know how to pray—it brings peace to my heart and clarity to the situation.

The Resurrection Transforms My Work at Home

It’s easy to look at the daily tasks of homemaking as just chores to get through. But when we remember that Jesus is alive, it should change how we see our work.

Colossians 3:23 reminds us: “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.”

Because Jesus lives, our work at home has eternal value. It’s not just about keeping things clean or feeding hungry mouths—it’s about serving the Lord through faithfulness in the little things.

When we begin to feel weary in our work at home, we need to remind ourselves that we are not just working for our family—we are working for Christ. This truth gives purpose to everything we do. It doesn’t matter if no one thanks us or sees what we do—we do it because we are working for the Lord.

So whether you’re folding another load of laundry or trying to figure out what’s for dinner again, remember who you are really serving. Amid our mundane, ordinary days, our risen Lord sees us, and He delights in our faithfulness.

The Resurrection Shapes How I Love Others

Because Jesus lives, I can love others the way He has loved me. His resurrection is proof of His selfless, sacrificial love—a love that I could never earn but have been freely given.

Philippians 2:5-8 reminds us:

“Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus… he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.”

When we think about the humility and love of Christ, it convicts our hearts—because how often do we hold back grace and forgiveness from others when we’ve been so freely given both by Jesus?

What about in our marriages? Are we quick to extend grace and forgiveness to our husbands? Are we patient with our children? Do we serve others joyfully, even when it’s inconvenient?

Jesus knew loving others wouldn’t be easy, but He never meant for us to do it alone. We forget that the same power that raised Him from the dead is at work in us. It’s shaping us to love like He does.

So when we find ourselves struggling with impatience, frustration, or selfishness, we need to come back to the cross and the empty tomb.

So when love feels hard, friend, look to Christ. He has loved us fully, completely, and unconditionally. And because He lives, we can love others the same way.

The Resurrection Shapes How I Care for My Family

Because Jesus lives, we can lead our families with hope, not fear. Parenting, discipleship, and hospitality all take on new meaning when we remember that we serve a risen Savior.

Deuteronomy 6:6-7 says:

“And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children…”

Our role as mothers isn’t just about meeting physical needs—it’s about pointing our children and grandchildren to Jesus in the everyday moments.

As we correct and encourage our children amid our normal days, as we sit together at the dinner table and as we pray together before bed these are all moments to remind them we serve a Savior who is alive and reigning.

And hospitality? It’s not about having a perfect home—it’s about creating a space where Christ’s love is felt. Whether it’s our children, friends, or a neighbor who stops by, our homes should reflect the grace and warmth of the gospel.

Because Jesus lives, we don’t have to parent out of fear. We don’t have to carry the weight of trying to control everything. Instead, we can walk in faith, trusting that He is at work in our children’s hearts, in our homes, and in every opportunity He gives us to love and serve others. He is alive, and because of that, we can rest in His goodness and lead our families with confidence in Him.

The Resurrection Gives Me Hope in a Broken World

Because Jesus lives, we don’t have to lose heart. The brokenness of this world—the suffering, the trials, the uncertainties—can feel overwhelming at times. But the resurrection reminds me that this world is not all there is.

2 Corinthians 4:16-17 says:

“So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day. For this light momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison.”

The resurrection helps me see beyond today’s struggles. It gives me endurance in trials, knowing that we are part of a bigger story. Jesus has already won the victory, and no matter what happens in this life, His kingdom is unshaken.

But what about those we love—our family members, friends, and neighbors—who don’t yet know Christ? I’ll admit, this is where I can lose heart at times.

But I need to remember that the resurrection gives us hope for them, too. While we long for them to see the truth, we can trust that God is still working. Jesus is alive, and that means no one is beyond His reach.

I know how easy it is to get discouraged, especially when we are praying for a loved one to come to know Jesus. We need to remind our hearts that in those moments, Jesus reigns. He is alive and always at work.

We don’t know what the future holds, but we do know the One who holds it. So we can keep praying, keep trusting, and keep pointing others to Him.

Don’t lose heart, my friend – I tell myself this often. Keep your eyes on Christ and walk faithfully with Him, remembering He is at work even when we can’t see it.

Walking in the Power of the Resurrection

The resurrection isn’t just something we acknowledge at Easter—it is the very foundation of our faith and the reality we live in every day.

John 11:25 reminds us:

“I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live.”

Because Jesus lives, we can live in peace, confidence, and joy. His victory over sin and death changes everything about how we trust, how we work, how we love, and how we endure trials.

When we wake up each morning, we can remind ourselves: I serve a risen Savior. The same power that raised Him from the dead is at work in me today. That means I can trust Him with my struggles, I can serve my family with purpose, and I can walk through challenges without fear.

Before I close, I want to ask you—what is one way you can keep the resurrection at the forefront of your mind this week and in the days ahead?

When you pray in the morning, could you remind yourself of His victory over sin and death? Could you meditate on a passage like Ephesians 1:19–20 that speaks of His power and presence:

Ephesians 1:19-20 that speaks of His power and presence:

”…and what is the immeasurable greatness of his power toward us who believe, according to the working of his great might that he worked in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly places.”

Or maybe it’s as simple as holding onto this truth in one of my favorite hymns:

Because He lives, I can face tomorrow,
Because He lives, all fear is gone
Because I know He holds the future,
And all life is worth the living
Just because He lives!

I pray we’ll walk forward in faith, knowing that Jesus is alive—living in the light of the resurrection, not just on Easter, but every single day.