Sacrifice...

Greetings!

Today marks two weeks before Resurrection Sunday. This is the time when Christians honor the sacrifice the Lord, Jesus Christ, made for us. The awesome thing about that is He not only gave His life for those who loved Him—He also did it for those who didn’t….

I am in such awe of Him. He makes me want to be a better person. Even though there is nothing we have to do to earn His love…I want to be the best me I can possibly be…just because He loves me. I want my life to reflect His goodness and His grace. I want to be available to do whatever He needs me to do.

This year I promised myself that I would not go into the New Year dragging old baggage. I was not going to wear myself out doing work that didn’t add up to anything. I remember looking back over my day and not knowing what I did. I don’t want that for my life. But, I’ll just be honest, I found myself drifting right back into that same old pattern…work, home, TV, bed. The crazy thing is…I didn’t even realize it at first. That’s how I know God is in control because He started showing me what was happening. God’s grace is sufficient. He gives us free will, but He continues to cover us until we get back in His will.

This time of year is extra special for me…not so much because of what God has done, but just for being who He is. He loves us beyond what words or time can express, and although we will never have enough time on this earth to express the gratitude we owe Him…putting ourselves aside to do what He wants is a good start.

Until next time…

Be blessed