Once again - here we go again - Ash Wednesday - again. This year - 2023 - what will be different this year - how will you observe Lent this year - compared to last. Will you give up something - what will you give up - to what end? It has been years since I quit giving up things - instead adding more into my life - giving up free time - sharing that time with others. Oh - every year I look at who I am - what I have become - done soul searching - identified my short comings. I know I sin - is it really sin - have I really done anything that separated me from My LORD - My GOD - My SAVIOUR - not really. Yes - I mess up - say the wrong things from time to time - never with a plan to hurt - harm - anyone - least myself. I do not criticize those who chose to - give up. For them that is how they decide to observe this Season of Penance. My choice - that works for me - do more. More prayer - more time thinking - contemplating my relationship with Jesus - others around me. I repent for the times I took the low road - the road devoid of challenges - the road that offered growth - the easy way. For the times I elected to not become involved - cruising my way through life. Recognizing those moments - in Lent I attempt to face the challenges head on - putting more in my life - not less. Working on my personal relationship first - improving myself that in turn I may be better equipped to help others. To that point - my goal over the next 40 days - daily thoughts - posting on this blog - to share with all who may read.
God sent His Only Son - that we might have life - live it to the fullest. In these Lenten Days I pray He send His Hoy Spirit upon you - me - to share all that I can - to help everyone who with me seeks the Blessings of God.
Deacon Dale
