Just so, the Son of Man did not come to be served but to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many. -Matthew 20:28
We are in the midst of week 2 in lent. The readings this week are all about preparing us for what Jesus' true purpose is on this earth. He is preparing us for the suffering that we have to endure - that He has to endure in order to truly fulfill what He was sent on this earth to accomplish. We don't always know His plan for our life but surrendering is so much better than our own plan.
Surrendering doesn't come without pain though. Lent is hard. The reminder of suffering and service is hard. Giving up things is hard. But we can be comforted by the fact that Jesus truly knows what it means to serve, to give, and to sacrifice. He has been there too. He prepared us for this fact.
I decided to give up a few things for lent which you can read about in this post: here. I have to say this week has been one of my best weeks yet. I find myself being more productive because I am not mindlessly using social media. I also am more mindful of how I speak to myself. I have to admit I catch myself being negative but then instantly reframe what I am conveying. It has seriously made all the difference. The subtle changes within me has lead to better days in general.
So, all that to say. Giving up during lent isn't just about breaking a bad habit or not drinking soda [but by all means if those things are toxic to your life; do it!] Lent is about putting us on a walk with Jesus. The walk of his very last words to us before he was placed on the cross. He is teaching us something every single day during this 40 day season - we just need to be open to it.
How is your lenten season going so far? What is this journey teaching you?
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