My Lenten Offering

This Sunday my pastor spoke to us about the Lenten season that starts today, Ash Wednesday, and ends with the celebration of the Resurrection on Easter Sunday. During this period believers commit to fasting certain luxuries as a form of penitence. Well, our pastor made a very good point about how we get so wrapped up in what we're giving up that we become a little self-righteous about abstaining by our own strength and for our own benefit. He reminded us that this season should be a time when we rely on God to fill us as we grow closer to Him. And, as we grow closer to Him, He fills us with His strength, power, and compassion that work together to compel us to actively care for and love His people. So, though I do want to refrain from sweets and lose a little weight, my committment this Lenten season is to break my lazy spirit and write and post something here everyday for the next 40 days! You have my permission to check in on me and get on to me if I miss a day. In fact, I woud appreciate it if you would! I pray that these posts will be words straight from the Holy Spirit, words that edify and encourage you on your journey with Christ! And, hopefully, at the end of this season I will have formed a habit and will continue to post on a more regular basis. :)