Grace!

2 Corinthians 12: 9

But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness."

Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.

The season of Lent is almost complete, and it always feels good to walk this way of suffering with friends.

It started with just offering simple expressions of God’s  blessings, to those within our circle of influence.

It will culminate on Friday night, as we take communion and remember the tremendous sacrifice of Jesus.

Our purpose during Lent, is to imitate the suffering and temptation of Jesus while He spent time in the wilderness.

Just giving up sweets during this time of sacrifice, can often trivialize what Jesus endured for us and the church.

Last night, being with like minded believers for a simple Lenten Service at church, is just what I needed.

It might not have really affected other people the way it did me, but I took this walk of faith exercise seriously this year.

My prayer is that I will take every day, as seriously going forward.

We must with all of our might, allow the simplicity of the Gospel to break through the traditions of man.

Do we really need Lent to break through our self imposed self centeredness? Maybe we do.

I’m so thankful that the grace of God is sufficient for me, as it is for each of you.

It is through 40 days of weakness, that I begin to understand His sufficiency for my life.

Last evening was a good reminder of how much I need Jesus, and His power to rest on me.

Again, I can’t speak for other people, but it sure felt good to be in His presence…