I typically don't do anything for lent. It is not something that our church observes strictly. Last year, I decided that I was going to give up soft drinks and tea. And, I did. But, I have realized this year that I totally missed the point. God started speaking to my heart in the weeks leading up to this Easter season. I just felt His presence heavily anytime I would ponder lent and what it meant to me personally. I just kept praying and seeking His counsel and up until this past Wednesday, I had yet to hear specifically what God wanted me to do. But, I trusted that He would reveal in His timing, and He did. He showed me that it was not about what I gave up, per say, but what I did with the time of sacrifice. Even the little things, meaningless things to everyone else, are big things to Him when they are forsaken in the right spirit. And, what I mean by that is this- when I for go that "thing", whatever it is, the very second I make the decision to not do it my thoughts and prayers automatically go to God. His sacrifice. Just, simply, Him. A whole new meaning for me. A new experience during this season that is so refreshing and fulfilling. I also am doing the weekly Sunday readings offered here, which I began this past Sunday.
What a blessing! God welcomed me into our time together with other gifts as well.
I am very much looking forward to this precious time. I am just thinking about over and over again this last leg of our Savior's mission. Time was of the essence, for certain. And, I can't help but feel that way now. I know that folks have always said in the wake of natural disasters, etc. that Jesus must be coming soon. People have been saying it for years. But, I BELIEVE that He is coming quickly- very soon. We must not waste any time in reaching those who are lost.
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