LENT
March 1st – April 16th
I attend a non-denomination church and I grew up Southern
Baptist, am I able to partake in Lent?
Lent was talked about in both of these denominations but someone actually
partaking of it wasn’t’ something that often came across my path. If I am being honest I really thought this
was a Jewish thing. Let me say this…I
never thought to dig deep and really see what this is. ME not the church! I never took the time to look into what Lent
truly was! So now at 41 I
dug deep to see what Lent really is.
My husband and I have some really close friends and last
year we were at their house for a birthday party and I heard one of their
siblings talking about Lent. I thought
to myself – they’re Catholic? Needless
to say, I was confused! That is when my
wheels actually started turning and I told myself I need to research and see
what Lent actually is. Get this…it is
not a Jewish thing! Who knew!
Matthew 4:1-11 is the scriptures that Lent is pretty much
based on. Unfortunately last year I was
to late to take part in Lent. So this
year I told myself, its time! But I was
still struggling with what Lent really was, what is the purpose of Lent. So I finally stop with all my excuse and got
in the word and dug!
Lent is simply a time to reflect and prepare for the
celebration of Easter. A time to really
draw near to Christ and seek him in the areas that need him most. In Matthew 4 it talks about how Jesus went
into the desert to be tempted by satan before he began his journey to be our
Salvation. Jesus himself had to prepare
for the journey his Father had for him.
He had to draw near to His Father!
For me this really put Jesus human.
He took 40 days in the desert to battle it out with satan and draw near
to the only one who could lead and guide him, God.
So you see, Lent is cut and dry. Take 40 days and take time to reflect and
draw near to Jesus. What is something
that you are struggling with? What is an
area that you can’t seem to let go? What
is holding you bondage? One of my
biggest areas for me – I am never good enough.
I allow this to get in my head and hold me back so very often. Over the next 40 days this will be an area I will
work through with him!! Come on dig
deep!!
Below there will be some links for you to check out on
Lent. I would encourage you to take part
in this time. Jesus knew he needed this
and he is God’s son! I am not saying to
do the traditional no meats and no sweets for 40 days but what are you willing
to give up for 40 days to draw near to Christ?
He gave up so much for us – his life!
Join me on this journey for 40 days! Let’s take a trip to the desert and see what
God has planned for us!!
http://www.crivoice.org/colorsof.html
Lent Reading Plan https://www.biblegateway.com/reading-plans/lent?version=NIV
Lent Reading Plan https://www.biblegateway.com/reading-plans/lent?version=NIV
