Failing to Plan - Planning to Fail - a phrase all of us have heard over the years. For many - their Lenten experience will be delayed as they concentrate too much on what they should - will be able to do - for Lent. Rather than getting involved with too much planning - too many details - attempting to design the perfect exercise - better to just - get on with it. As I mentioned previously - I add more into my Lent - an ongoing process that evolves on a daily basis. Whatever I do - in the end - will be just fine with God - as long as whatever I do is with a clean - committed - heart. I do not have to explain - justify - my efforts to anyone - that is completely between me and God. This also applies to you - your business - your plans for Lent - between only you - God. Whatever - however - you experience Lent - your business - nobody else's.
Jesus came into the world - humbled Himself - for all mankind - for you alone. If you were the only person who was in need of salvation - He would have still died on the Cross for you. It is a hard concept to accept - a reality without a doubt. Your plan for this Lent - honor your personal relationship with Jesus - meditate on that.
Deacon Dale
