I am not Catholic, and up until the last few years, I always thought Lent was for Catholics only. Each year I learn of more and more people making sacrifices in remembrance of the greatest sacrifice of all. This year, I am feeling compelled to make a sacrifice myself. What will it be? The few hours of TV I watch each week? Facebook? Emails? Reading? Each takes precious time away from something else I could spend time doing. They each have too much control in my life, control I allow them to have.
Walking a Christian life is not easy. It's full of temptations that come in many forms. It's hard to walk in the path of Christ when you feel you are the only one. That is why it is always good to have prayer partners, Bible studies, and a wonderful church family. Accountability to your fellow Christian brother or sister is very important. It can make the difference of someone doing just enough to get by, and someone who is experiencing all God has to offer in full force.
My dear brothers and sisters, I ask you to hold me accountable for this time. I pray for the next six weeks I'll use the time that I would normally take on Facebook and spend it on something honoring Christ and/or my family. Praying my relationship with Jesus is much stronger at the end of this.
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