Lent is a special time for all Christians to purify our hearts of sin and substitue the sin of choice with prayer. In some cases we look at our lives and check our hearts to see where we can do better. To some, Lent is a time to give up bad habits for 40 days. For others it's a time to give it up for good.
But what is it that one gives up for Lent? Some give up smoking, some others red meat or beer. My Bible class teacher said once "whatever is more important or interesting than following God is a sin" (thanks Buddy, I was listening!). So what is it that I want to give up for Lent this year?
I am giving up something very important to me, and I hope to carry this out for a whole lot longer than 40 days. I am giving up MY FREE WILL. For a change, I'll let God do His will in my life. Fighting hard to get somewhere might be very respectable and good. But what good is it if it's not blessed by God? What good is anything we do without it being to praise and honor our Creator?
I am in a tough spot right now, between choosing my own fate or letting God take the lead on this. But today my heart was at peace after praying. I know that whatever happens, if I let God take the reins, everything will be ok. In this sense, I am not giving anything up, but substituting it with something a lot better. To me, this is the meaning of Lent.
What are you giving up and substituting for a little more God time this season?
But what is it that one gives up for Lent? Some give up smoking, some others red meat or beer. My Bible class teacher said once "whatever is more important or interesting than following God is a sin" (thanks Buddy, I was listening!). So what is it that I want to give up for Lent this year?
I am giving up something very important to me, and I hope to carry this out for a whole lot longer than 40 days. I am giving up MY FREE WILL. For a change, I'll let God do His will in my life. Fighting hard to get somewhere might be very respectable and good. But what good is it if it's not blessed by God? What good is anything we do without it being to praise and honor our Creator?
I am in a tough spot right now, between choosing my own fate or letting God take the lead on this. But today my heart was at peace after praying. I know that whatever happens, if I let God take the reins, everything will be ok. In this sense, I am not giving anything up, but substituting it with something a lot better. To me, this is the meaning of Lent.
What are you giving up and substituting for a little more God time this season?
great post Mafer
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