How did you measure up?
So, if we come to the end of Lent and congratulate ourselves for having 'done good' - we may have missed the point.
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'We are unprofitable servants; we have done what we were obliged to do.' - Luke 17:10
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Art: Sketch for Last Supper, Leonardo Da Vinci
Love that scripture verse. When I did 40 Days for Life people would tahnk me but as it says - I'm just doing what I ought.
ReplyDeleteI saw the strength of my own will. Phew! Some of my appetites are so demanding, they don't like being hemmed in. Honestly, it was almost laughable, arguing with myself and telling myself "No".
ReplyDeleteYou should hear some of the excuses my self came up with! Incredible.
I think what I am trying to say is, I learnt a bit about my self and it's leanings/habits this lent and how clingy I am, to them,me,it,us.
Either that or I'm possessed?
What?
Self knowledge is a good fruit.
ReplyDeleteI learned some ugly things about me, that I am governed by my appetites not my intellect.....I thought I was going to do well.....not so!....such a complete and utter failure.
ReplyDeleteThis was my first Lenten season since my baptism into the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church........it seems I met more success when I was an unbaptized heathen.
I fall down. I get back up. I take another step....with prayer.
I can do nothing without Christ Who strengthens me.
I think that is how it is supposed to work. We prepare to commemorate the Passover of the Lord: The passion, death, and resurrection of the Savior. Our preparation shows us just how much we need his salvation, his mercy and love.
ReplyDeleteI did well in some things, not so well in others...but yes you learn alot about yourself.
ReplyDeleteSara
two words: i suck.
ReplyDeleteI need more work...:(
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