As we enter the season of Lent, there are three things that we can be reminded of to help us focus on and strengthen our relationships with our Lord Jesus.
The first is Trust - Proverbs 3:5-6 tells us to, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your paths.”
The second is Pray. - We are living in a world plagued with confusion, illness, poverty, fear, and terror - but Paul tells us in Philippians 4:6-7; “Don’t be anxious about things; instead, pray. Pray about everything. He longs to hear your requests, so talk to God about your need and be thankful for what has come. And know that the peace of God (a peace beyond any and all of our human understanding) will stand watch over your hearts and minds in Jesus the Liberating King.” (The Voice, New Testament)
Finally, Expect. - Some of us are going through some very tough things right now, but we are told in Hebrews 13:5-6, “...God has said, Never will I leave you, never will I forsake you. So we can say with confidence. The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid What can man do to me?”
With these three simple points in mind and not knowing what lies ahead of us, we can look to Hebrews 12:1-2, “...let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith…” (NIV Study Bible).
Submitted by: Kathy Parish
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