The season of Lent is upon us and many believers across the world are spending time reflecting on the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Many are deciding to "give up something" during this time in rememberance of all that Jesus gave. I have often pondered during Lent whether I should give up something myself in rememberance of my Saviour. For whatever reason, I never have given up anything specific during this time. I guess my thinking goes more along the lines of being "sacrificial" every day. "Sacrificial" because of ALL that Jesus gave for me and continually gives me in a personal relationship with Him. "Sacrificial" in hopefully putting others before myself. I'm reminded of a verse that God placed on my heart many years ago when I was debating whether or not I was in His Will. "What does God require of you? To act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly before your God." Micah 6:8 I believe that living 'humbly' before God has to happen every day and hopefully that will tie in very closely with being sacrificial. You see, I can't get off of the bed in the mornings without the mericies of my Heavenly Father. I can't perform in my job everyday without His constant abiding, and I certainly can't do this thing called "life" without His Word guding me constantly. What can I give up to show others my love for Jesus? Not sure yet...but I can tell you what I can't give up...His Hand in mine as my constant companion throughout every minute of every day! So rather than contemplating what I'll give up...I think I'll decide how much more time I can spend learning of His great love for me and abiding in His Awesome Presence!! Happy Lent! but more than that....Happy Life with Jesus!! He lives!!
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