It's been a couple of months since I've made time to write. Too many things have kept me from writing a new post. I'm afraid that includes laziness and too many things that turn my head in other directions. Work has been particularly challenging and I have found myself getting caught up in the demands of everyday life.
It's ten days into Lent, my favorite time of year. I love that it's time renew my walk with God. It's a time when I am challenged to grow a deeper relationship with our Lord. It is something that I try to improve year after year. Again I find myself seeking just that with my whole heart. I have improved my prayer life dramatically over the last six months or so. I have made a routine of setting particular times of the day for more focused prayer. I've also learned to do the examine, which is an Ignatius practice of examining your conscience and a penitental act. I have also made sure to make gratitude to our Father for every blessing every day. Still I can't get close enough to Him! I suppose that won't happen until my time on earth is done. Until then I pray that I can learn to love and serve Him the way He deserves to be loved and served.
I hope and pray that you are resisting the temptations of the world and finding great love and joy in seeking and pleasing The Lord. Remember,that all will pass away, except your everlasting soul and the love of Our Father. There are many things on earth that bring us instant pleasure or satisfaction. None of those things will last, and they don't bring true joy and peace. Only He can bring us those things. Seek Him above all things in your life and you will find true love, joy, and peace! Desire to love and serve the The Lord and you will have eternal salvation.
May the peace and mercy of Christ Our Lord be with you the Lent!
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