This is probably one of my down-falls in that I try to over plan things and anticipate disaster, failing to allow God to work in and through the situation. But in this case, I'm really ok with it.
Because even though it's a few weeks ahead, I'm planning for Lent, which in turn leads to preparing the heart for Easter. This will only be my third observance of Lent. In the past two years I have enjoyed taking some intentional time to think of Christ and the sacrifice he made in dying on the cross for my sins.
The past two years I have given up various food items. I'm not quite sure if I will do any specific fast in that way, but I have decided on something else to give up: facebook. I never really thought I would, but coming to seminary I have been surprised by the frequency with which I use facebook and the strange way it creeps into my day and homework time.
So it will go, but it will be replaced. Joshuaproject.net will replace my random facebook wanderings. Now, instead of stalking various friends I can learn more about the unreached and be motivated to pray for them - that they may know the power of the cross.
As there is still time before Lent, I encourage everyone to consider ways to prepare your heart for Easter through the lenten time.
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