Many people ask why "give up" something for 40 days and aren't equally as concerned about the meaning behind the fast as they are about just knowing what a person has decide to give up. More now than ever I do both the "giving up" of something as well as doing something extra to bring me closer to God, to help my relationship stronger. I have to admit that I'm desperately wanting/craving a coke or diet pepsi or fanta or some caffeinated/carbonated beverage. I know at some point this craving will go away and when Easter arrives, I will thank God for the extra 5 lbs I've lost and realize that they don't taste nearly as good as they used to. :)
Today's devotion pointed out how Lent is the time for us to sink deep within the Spirit so that I can see myself, others and God as they truly are. See it all in a light so pure that it can only be Godly light. What an awesome and powerful idea that is. Can we as human beings really see only the good in people? I try. I know I disappoint God when I use fowl language or ugly words (especially in the car, behind the wheel :( it's one of my negative traits). It's never too late to start "doing more" for God and I will make an extra effort to speak only Godly words and think happy thoughts this Lent, and hope that it will carry on through to the rest of my days.
Tonight, we take Mother-in-Law to dinner for her birthday, I'm excited to see her. What a wonderful blessing in my life she has been. Happy Birthday Mother-In-Law.
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