For the past few years, the Lenten season has served as an opportunity to focus on my faith. It's more than given up a material things, it's about turning away from the distractions in my life and focusing on the Lord. In my opinion there are three points that make a great Lenten sacrifice. Reading and reflecting of Scripture, Fasting, and opening your mind, your heart and your soul to your calling.
In Acts 3:1-10 Peter and John heal a Lame Beggar. They did not hesitate in healing the man. They were called to do so. During this Lenten Season pray that God gives you every opportunity to serve him, and listen to his call.
I challenged my son to find something he could give up for Lent. Initially he said he would give up playing with his toys. I gave him a hard time since he doesn't play with his toys?
Later on in the day while picking up our dinner he says he had the perfect idea of something to give up. He wanted to give up our arguing. This did not last very long, but he is new to the practice of lent. We are not perfect, we just start again with our intention to keep our promises.
Sunday, March 23, 2014
Monday, March 10, 2014
New Life in Christ - How did I get here?
While Reflecting on the topic of "New life in Christ" I'm led to the question, How did I get here?
I was lost for sometime, It was not the the Condemner who brought me here, nor was the Judge, or the Chastiser, but it was the Sheppard that found me.
I came here not when all was good in my life, nor was I rich, or my life was perfect. It was when I was in complete desperation, when I had no one to go to.
With a family torn apart, my life in turmoil and no hope in sight, Two people came to my home, brought me communion, and prayed with me. That day they lit a light in my heart that has kept burning until this day. I now approach each day in a new light. My new life in Christ has given me a hunger and an appetite for more. I get involved in many ministries not because I want to be in the Parish year book multiple times but because it fulfills my need to give. My parents set this example for me a long time ago. I witness them time and time again giving unconditional time and love to their community. I realized later that there is an unconditional amount of love received by giving, even the small things can accomplish great things. I'm sure the two disciples coming to my home never realized that they saved my life that day. Like them I too want to make a difference.
I was lost for sometime, It was not the the Condemner who brought me here, nor was the Judge, or the Chastiser, but it was the Sheppard that found me.
I came here not when all was good in my life, nor was I rich, or my life was perfect. It was when I was in complete desperation, when I had no one to go to.
With a family torn apart, my life in turmoil and no hope in sight, Two people came to my home, brought me communion, and prayed with me. That day they lit a light in my heart that has kept burning until this day. I now approach each day in a new light. My new life in Christ has given me a hunger and an appetite for more. I get involved in many ministries not because I want to be in the Parish year book multiple times but because it fulfills my need to give. My parents set this example for me a long time ago. I witness them time and time again giving unconditional time and love to their community. I realized later that there is an unconditional amount of love received by giving, even the small things can accomplish great things. I'm sure the two disciples coming to my home never realized that they saved my life that day. Like them I too want to make a difference.
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