I give up chocolate for Lent. Why? Because I’m a chocoholic (which I am big time!)? No, I give up something meaningful to reflect that the forty days are a time when Jesus in the desert prepared to save us. Giving up something important is just a reminder.
Jesus went into the desert, and gave up everything, even resisting temptation to eat and more, as preparation for His life journey. An earthly journey that ended up on the Cross.
Easter is in sight! Not just a time to indulge in chocolate or watch my granddaughter hunt for her first Easter eggs. But an uplifting time of light when we realize that Jesus died on the Cross to wipe out all our sins—past, present, and future. Ask for forgiveness, give forgiveness, and your sins and mine are forgiven. That’s the true miracle of Easter.
Sure, I can’t wait to binge on chocolate! And I can’t wait for the joy of Easter Sunday. It’s a great day. But I want to remember that every day should be a “Lent” day to remember what Jesus did, Lent to Cross, to sacrifice Himself for us and our sins.
Enjoy the week ahead!
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