Ash Wednesday

John 15  ⁹ “As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love.  ¹² My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.

 

Love, today is a day of love, and a day of sacrifice. For those that do not know, today is ash Wednesday….the beginning of Lent. Many people throughout the world today will choose something to give up in their lives, as they prepare their homes, souls, and lives, for the celebration of the resurrection of Christ. Even if your denomination does not “officially” recognize Ash Wednesday or Lent, I urge each of you to think about giving something up for the next 40 days. If not giving something up, perhaps committing to do something for the next 40 days that would glorify God. The simple purpose is to put something in your daily life that will draw you closed to the Lord, while making a sacrifice….just as He did while He walked the face of the Earth. There are plenty of things to give up, and if you have nothing to give up, then commit to give up some of your time. Make the next 40 days all about showing the world your love for Christ, by loving those around you. Commit to give up a bad habit, commit to give the time that someone has been asking for, commit yourself to the Lord, and see where He will take you!

 

God Bless,

Brian Thetford

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