Searching for…
Monday, 1 March 2010
Lent can be a time of searching, seeking, and hopefully discovery. It’s not just an exercise in self-discipline or a 40-day diet before spring break. Our search should focus on God. The whole idea is to put aside our own selfish desires in exchange for the struggle of experiencing the fullness of love. Not yearning for things that make us feel good momentarily, but yearning for the truth and a taste of Christ’s redemptive power in our lives.
That has to begin with sacrifice. David writes in Psalm 51:17 that God will not despise a broken and repentant heart. That’s part of what we should be seeking during this season. I am not pursuing all the comforts that push God away, but instead I am removing everything, sacrificing of myself and giving my Heavenly Father my broken heart. .. and by His grace I am given life, abundant life, and a joy that lasts for eternity.