Lent is a time to think about death. Yes, death. I've had plenty of it to think about lately but the reality of Lent is that we'll all die one day. The only hope we have is the hope of faith in Christ to rescue us from the weight of that grim reality. And the hope He brings should inspire our love and devotion. Our thoughts, our heart, our bodies.
I've heard all the lines about Lent being "legalistic" and "depressing." But I have yet to know anyone serious about their relationships who didn't have to spend some time saying they are sorry to the person they love. I know marriage requires some reality checks and remembering that we have to demonstrate love in order for love to grow. It isn't legalistic; that's just life. It is how we tick.
Lent commemorates the forty days Jesus spent in the wilderness being tempted. For Christians, it is forty days to add a practice that we don't have the time or energy or resources to do all year or to give something up for a season that isn't necessarily "bad" but has become out of balance in our excessive culture.
I have noticed a tendency in me to wear out by Week 4 of Lent. I start making excuses for myself. So this year in an attempt at transparency, I'm going to attempt to blog my journey each day. It is for my accountability. I only get on the computer about twice a day now so I may have some trouble getting to it. But I need to try.
2 comments:
I like that Idea, Rachelle. I think I will follow your example.
Merry Lenten walk with God.
Darc
a very good idea, rachelle. i won't commit to the blogging daily thing, because i know how i am, but i am committing to writing more regularly throughout the season. i look forward to reading and sharing in your experiences and reflections.
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