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  1. Kathleen MacEllis says:

    I still need Lent … a time of self-denial , self-reflection and trying to bring this old flesh of mine into line with the the Spiritual. It’s a 40 day retreat for me of self denial , extra prayer , extra spiritual reading before the Glorious Day of Easter ! I often make a habit of whatever sacrifice I have made.

    1. I can see where it could be possibly beneficial for some. My caution is to continue to make reflection, repentance, and denial of self a daily habit as we follow Christ.

  2. Love this and agree!
    And I have never read or heard anyone else teach what I believe so strongly about Christ’s true suffering and sacrifice like you’ve done here:
    “But here’s the thing Lent has wrong, on this account:

    Christ’s real suffering wasn’t physical!

    Christ’s real suffering was bearing the sin of all mankind – past, present, future – on Himself and thus enduring His father turning His face from Him.

    That was Christ’s real suffering.

    Focusing on Christ’s physical pain without understanding the true significance of His suffering never really brings the gospel to our hearts!”

    Amen!!!
    This is what I believe and have expressed to my husband and children so often since it’s been revealed to me!!

    1. I think when we gain a true understanding of Christ’s suffering, it is life-changing. Suddenly, it takes his suffering from something we grieve, and somehow a reason for us seek out suffering as a way of identifying with Christ to a joyous truth that His suffering purchased our freedom. Now, instead of seeking suffering, we realize that when suffering comes to us uninvited, we can joyfully endure it as Jesus did – knowing that the outcome is a greater identification with Him.

  3. Rose Davis-Brown says:

    Thank you for such an awesome Word. I am truly humbled.

  4. Donna Bethea says:

    I taught Sunday School to kindergartners. I always taught Lent as being a time to reflect on Jesus’ earthly suffering, the 40 days in the desert, & prayer. Not reflecting on our sins, but rather how can we be better Christians. That is how I have always felt. The church encourages a choice of giving something up and/or making sacrifices such as serving others more than usual.

    I know the common thing for Christians is to give something up during Lent, but you are correct in asking why. They just go back to the same way. One time my family gave up tv for Lent. It was tough, but it made us be more involved with each other and ourselves. I no longer give anything up, but do a Lenten bible study & prayer.

  5. Like anything, we have to fast with the right motive. Fasting throughout the year, including right before Easter, helps me draw nearer to God.

  6. Teri Timm says:

    Lent is about reflecting on your relationship with God and how you are living the values taught by Jesus. It doesn’t have to include giving things up often it is about giving more. What can you do today to spread God’s love to your neighbors. during lent and beyond? How can you become closer to God as you prepare your heart for a recognition of the sacrifice God made to save you. In other words a renewed emphasis on the fact that a Jesus died for me so what am I doing for him.

  7. I ❤️❤️❤️ this post! ? Thanks and God bless you, Rosilind ??
    Hallelujah! ??

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