Lent begins today. Growing up Catholic, we went to church, received the ashes and decided what we were going to “give up.” The sacrifice would be for 40 days. Easter, the celebration of our Living Sacrifice, Jesus, conquering death and the grave.
What if, instead of “giving up” we focused on “giving in.” Giving in to God’s word and reading it daily. Giving in to God’s commands and submitting to His authority in our lives. Giving in to allowing God to rule in our hearts. Give in to Jesus this Lenten season. Allow His peace, His perfect peace that surpasses all understanding, lay hold of your heart as you rest in Him.
Galatians 2:20 “I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”
Chrissi, Love “Giving In.” Thank you for this reminder…