The Lent Post

Today it begins.
Lent.

I’ve had more than one person ask me recently, ‘What are you giving up for lent???’
To that I’ve replied, ‘I haven’t really thought about it.’ …until I realized that it was just around the corner.  Then I said, ‘I’m not sure.’

Enlightening, I know. :)

But…eventually, I came to a conclusion.  I’m giving up nothing for lent.  Nothing. Sweet.

Instead, I’m adding a couple things.  I know, I know this seems EXTREMELY ironic since my last couple posts have been about how busy I am and how I need to start to say no to things.  But, and this is a big but, I’ve decide these are good.  These are things that are worth it.

I’m deciding on a daily devotion from a book called the Daily God Book by Erin Marshall.  It’s a routine that I have fallen out of and really miss.  I’m also blogging once a week.  Get pumped!  I know a lot of you have asked for more blogs and I’ve been thinking a lot about it lately but not only for the reason that I have such great friends asking for more of my thoughts.  But more because I’ve forgotten, until recently, how much blogging about what is on my heart is a good way for me to sort through the things I’ve had on my mind.  It’s soooo good for me!

So, get excited for some posts! I’ll update you on my life and what’s on my heart and to be honest I’ll probably post some random, silly things that I find on Pintrest, or that Lance posts on my Facebook wall, or that just pop into my head…be prepared! :)

The first is more of a reflection on my first devo of the Lent season.

It was based off Habakuk 1and 2: Let me turn your doubts into deeper faith.

I was reminded that we are in need.  We are dependent on God and that is a good thing. We aren’t expected to rely on ourselves alone, we are wired to depend on God and when we don’t we are wrecked with worry and guilt and overcome by fear.  There is peace in knowing that the Lord of the universe has it under control.  Our questions, our fear, our doubts…my questions, my fears, my doubts are opportunities for God to show up in a big way (or a small way sometimes).

The prayer at the end of Habakkuk starts out saying, ‘Lord, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds.’
That serves as a great reminder that even it times where I have unanswered questions God’s deeds are awe worthy.  He has proven over and over that He is faithful.

This is good stuff.  It’s so applicable when I think of all the unanswered questions about my life.  Where will I be in a year? Where will those close to me be? Thinking about those things can be overwhelming, they can fill me with doubt.  But I’m reminded that those are great opportunities for faith.

That is all I have for tonight.  I hope your Lent season is off to a great start!