At 7:00 PM, I will be presiding over an Ash Wednesday service. Despite having helped out at previous services, this will be the first one is which I play the primary role. This is exciting, but I think of it as a subdued excitement, given that the feeling of this service is one of repentance and self-denial.
My message tonight is one of figuring out how to prepare over the 40 days of Lent so that we have a clear vision of the importance of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. That may involve giving something up for Lent. It may mean adding something new. It may require some life changes. It's easy to ask this of others, but it is something that I am also taking to heart myself.
As a spiritual leader, I know I can improve in my relationship with God. During this Lenten period, there is something that I will be giving up for Lent. I am hoping that by giving up this habit for 40 days, it may be gone forever. I also hope to strengthen the spiritual disciples that I already engage in, making them more meaningful in building a relationship with God.
I wish you all the best in your Lenten journey!
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