This week's post is an Easter poem called Thy Will Be Done. It is a powerful reminder of Christ's prayerful suffering and strength in the Garden of Gethsemane as he faced his death by crucifixion. This original Christian poem was submitted by an About.com member.

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Thy Will Be Done

Gethsemane, garden of remembrance, the point at which our
Salvation hung as a millstone around thy neck.
Brave defender, oh blessed redeemer,
In whose hands our fate rests as yet,
How may we understand that perfect love?

Golgotha, the place of the skull, looming in the foreground,
Oh mighty sorrow as pain of love,
When looking to the heavens above,
You spoke the words that change our fate,
Father, not my will, but thy will be done.
Read more ... Thy Will Be Done by M.G. Ellison.

More Meditations for Easter:

• Easter Devotional: What is My Purpose?
• Bible Verses for Easter

While I usually focus on helping you prepare for Easter spiritually, today I'm considering the practical side of the holiday by featuring a basketful of Easter recipes from our expert cooking Guides at About.com. Enjoy!

Southern Cooking Easter Menu
Southern Food Guide Diana Rattray presents a selection of recipes from the South for your Easter menu.

Easter Recipes for Busy Cooks
For some, Easter is a busy day, beginning with sunrise service. Linda Larson, our Guide to Busy Cooks, features delicious and easy recipes for people who actively celebrate the holiday.

Vegetarian and Vegan Easter Recipes
Vegetarian Food Guide Jolinda Hackett shares some meatless mixtures (traditional, and some not so) for your Easter menu.

Greek Easter Recipes
These mouthwatering Mediterranean dishes represent a complete guide to Greek Easter food preparations.

Italian Easter Recipes
Italian Food Guide Kyle Phillips suggests some of his favorite recipes for celebrating la Pasqua.

Easter Recipes for the Grill
Easter is a great time for a family cookout. Derrick Riches, our Guide to Barbecues and Grilling, presents 10 of the most popular grilled and smoked recipes for Easter.

Low Fat Easter Recipes
Are you on a diet or watching your fat intake this Easter? Fiona Haynes, Guide to Low Fat Cooking, offers an extensive selection of healthy Easter recipes.

British Easter Recipes
Elaine Lemm, our Guide to British Food, helps you serve up a traditional British Easter menu with her top 10 recipes.

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If you're looking for a movie with an Easter theme to watch or add to your DVD collection this year, consider one of these memorable productions. I've chosen these as my top Christian films for Easter because they specifically commemorate in a passionate and powerful way, the life, mission, message, sacrifice and resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

• Top Christian Films for Easter

Related: Christian Movie Reviews | Easter Bible Verses | The Resurrection

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