5 Ways to Get Ready for Easter This Week

As Easter approaches, we have a precious opportunity to prepare our hearts to fully experience the transformative power of Christ’s resurrection. The week leading up to Easter Sunday offers a natural rhythm for spiritual reflection that can deepen our connection to this cornerstone of our faith. Here are five different ways to get ready for Easter this week

Spend Time in the Easter Story

To fully embrace the Easter story, take time daily to read through the Gospel accounts of Jesus’ final week. Start with His triumphal entry into Jerusalem (Matthew 21), then follow His journey through the Last Supper, Garden of Gethsemane, trial, crucifixion, and ultimately, His resurrection. Reading these passages chronologically helps us walk alongside Jesus through His final days and appreciate the magnitude of Easter morning. Get ready for Easter by spending time with God daily.

Take Time to Reflect

Life is busy, but it doesn’t have to rule over you. Take time this week to set aside time for spiritual reflection and create time of silence. Turn off notifications on your phone. In fact, put away your phone for a bit and allow yourself to contemplate what Christ’s sacrifice and victory mean specifically for you. Ask yourself: “How is the resurrection story reshaping my life today?” Consider journaling your thoughts to capture how God is speaking to you.

Practice Gratitude and Confession

It can be easy to forget all we have to be thankful for to God about. That is why it would be a great exercise each day this week to take time to express thankfulness for specific ways Christ’s sacrifice has impacted your life. Pair this with a time of confession, acknowledging the areas where you still need God’s transforming power. This balanced practice helps us grasp both our need for a Savior and the incredible gift we’ve received. Get ready for Easter by practicing gratitude and confession.

Extend the Invitation to Others

Christ’s resurrection is meant to be shared. One of the most meaningful ways to prepare your heart is by inviting others to experience Easter with you. When we invite someone to join us for Easter service, we’re not just extending a casual social invitation—we’re offering them an opportunity to encounter the living Christ. Consider who in your life might be open to attending, and extend that invitation with genuine love and without pressure. Their questions and perspective might even deepen your own appreciation of the resurrection power. One way to invite someone to Easter services at New Life is to send this e-card.

Allow the Easter Story to Transform You

Easter isn’t simply about commemorating a historical event—it’s about experiencing resurrection power in our own lives daily. As you prepare your heart this week, ask God to show you areas where you need new life and hope. The same power that raised Christ from the dead is available to transform our relationships, attitudes, and most difficult challenges.