Lent Time

Lent is upon us once again. A lot of people wonder what to give up for the 40 days of Lent. It is good to make a sacrifice and stick with it. For some people what ever he little sacrifice may be, is sometimes a huge thing for that person and it is a trial for them. It is good to make a true sacrifice and give up something you really enjoy. Its heard. Another thing to remember is the sufferings in our lives. Maybe an illness, or some family problem or maybe some type of persecutions you may receive from others can be a trial during Lent as well. How is that so? Well, offering up the illness to God as a sacrifice  for others or maybe yourself. Not getting upset when you are being persecuted by someone and still treating them with love and praying for them with out returning and insult to them. Having total respect for a family member who may be causing you some problems and loving them anyway with out trying to get back at them. Have you ever tried to pray for someone who you know may not like you and causes you all kinds of problems? Believe me it is a sacrifice sometimes to pray for someone like that. But I tell you once you do, you will fill much better and lifted because you know that Jesus did the something for people who persecuted Him or caused some kind of scandal or problem for Him. You are modeling yourself after His example and that can be an awesome Lenten offering to Him. Being able to united your sufferings and problems with our Lord is a big participation in His sufferings as you move through Lent. Caring your cross with Jesus and faithfully walking with Him this Lent can be a big sacrifice but only if you truly carry it in humility with the conviction of offering it as a sacrifice during Lent. You also will be opening up your self to many spiritual gifts that you will be able to know that God is giving you His blessings as you make your sacrifice with full love of our Lord. You can only do it with true love for God. That will be the ultimate offering of sacrifice to God this Lent. God bless everyone this Lenten season, and remember; all for love and glory of God. Pax et Bonum. T