40 Days of Life, Death & Resurrection

10 Comments 22 February 2012

The Lenten season snuck up on me this year. Yesterday on my calendar, I simply had the word LENT, a reminder that I needed to think through what God would have for me in these forty days.

No answer came. No chocolate fast. No dietary restrictions. No daily disciplines. As I talked to hubby about it, he reminded me that it’s not so much that we take away from our lives, but that we can also look at the lenten season as adding to our hearts, our spirituality. A good, important thought.

This morning on my run, Jesus reminded me of three important words: life, death, resurrection. As I heard them, I knew this would represent this forty day journey.

So for the next forty days I’ll be asking myself each day, What have I chosen to do (or chosen to refrain from) that represents…

The life of Jesus?
The death of Jesus?
The resurrection of Jesus?

I’ll reflect the following day, most likely on Twitter and Facebook with this hashtag: #lifedeath+

Want to join me? What choices have you made so far today that represent the life of Jesus? His death? His resurrection?

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Linda Chontos

Those are certainly great questions Mary. I’m trying to get some balance in my life over this season. To take the time He has give and use it wisely. These questions will help.
P.S. Just saw beautiful pictures of your daughter and my granddaughter (Stephanie) on FB. They are so precious!

http://www.marydemuth.com Mary DeMuth

I just think it’s amazing our “kids” are friends.

Linda Chontos

Those are certainly great questions Mary. I’m trying to get some balance in my life over this season. To take the time He has give and use it wisely. These questions will help.
P.S. Just saw beautiful pictures of your daughter and my granddaughter (Stephanie) on FB. They are so precious!
Linda Chontos

Those are certainly great questions Mary. I’m trying to get some balance in my life over this season. To take the time He has give and use it wisely. These questions will help.
P.S. Just saw beautiful pictures of your daughter and my granddaughter (Stephanie) on FB. They are so precious!
Mjsplint3

I have committed myself recently to loving all, above all else. While it has been very challenging at times, the Lord is faithful and gives me the strength I need when I need it. What better way to represent the life, death and resurrection of my Savior?

http://www.marydemuth.com Mary DeMuth

Wow, that is very amazing and cool. Keep us posted.

Mjsplint3

I have committed myself recently to loving all, above all else. While it has been very challenging at times, the Lord is faithful and gives me the strength I need when I need it. What better way to represent the life, death and resurrection of my Savior?
Mjsplint3

I have committed myself recently to loving all, above all else. While it has been very challenging at times, the Lord is faithful and gives me the strength I need when I need it. What better way to represent the life, death and resurrection of my Savior?
Glenda Childers

I like the idea of what would I add OR take away …

Fondly,
Glenda