Fat Tuesday is here which means Lent begins tomorrow. I grew up protestant, still am, and didn’t even know what Lent was until I was an adult. A few years ago, I began practicing Lent as a means to give up sugar or treats to help me get my sugar addiction under control. I still didn’t really use it to help prepare me for the Easter season. It was a means to an end; to feel better physically as well as shed some of the holiday weight that I would pack on. Once Easter arrived, I started all over feeding my sugar addiction knowing in the back of my mind, I could just give it up again come next Lent. This year, I plan to give up sweets again, but my focus is a bit different. I felt God prompt me to dig a bit deeper in this, to focus more on Christ and the sacrifice He gave for me. He sacrificed His life and blood for me so that I could have eternal life with Him. But that’s not where it ends. Not only am I granted eternal salvation, but He came so that I may have life to the fullest here on Earth. He didn’t die for me so that I would continue in bondage in my earthly life, but that I would know His freedom both here and in Heaven. So, this year, we will approach this a bit differently. My focus will be to dwell in Him and how He satisfies my soul and my physical being. I do not need a substance, I need only Him. My husband and kids are also giving up sweets (not natural sugars) for Lent. It is my hope to lead them to a deeper relationship with Christ and the freedom they have in Him. So, happy Lent and a blessed Easter!
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February 16, 2010 at 11:21 pm
lynn hall
Hey…what is the miracle you are waiting for??? A blog…how interesting. I will pray. xoxo lynn
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February 17, 2010 at 12:07 am
waitingformymiracle
I am waiting for whatever miracle He so chooses to give me…it’s a continual state. 🙂
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