Lent

Well, this Lent instead of giving something up,  I added something that I hope will glorify God, remind me what Christ did for all if us,  and remind me to focus on Him all day, every day.

Today my devotional was from Lamentations and was a humbling reminder of what happens when I let this world crowd out God. The first step is I start to look past a few "minor" sins,  then I overlook them,  then I forget about focusing on God,  then forgetting becomes easier and easier and easier.

The next I know,  I am knee deep in all the concerns and cares of this world with no thought of God, His plan for me, all the sins I commit without thought or acknowledgement.

Then, as always, something happens...a song, a devotional, a scripture, a word from someone...the Holy Spirit's nudging! I am grateful God is always pursuing me, and everyone else, so that I will return to Him, ask for forgiveness, and start again to glorify Him and Him alone. Thank you, Father, for your mercies; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness!