U-Turn

Last night at the Ash Wednesday service at church, I listened to the message Pastor Ed delivered on REPENTANCE. The visual he gave us was to make a u-turn.

He told a story of being lost and finding our way when we were lost and how sometimes making a u-turn on the road you are traveling on is the best answer.

As for Lent and how this applies is very interesting to me. I am traditionally the person who gives up something that is a physical sacrifice. As told in my post Tuesday.

Bur after last nights message, I am making a u-turn in my Lenten response, and I am not only giving up but I am moving toward also.

So, yes I am not going to have wine or chocolate and they are both physical sacrifices that I need to make. But I will also turn toward God during Lent. I have asked God in prayer last night to help me turn to Him daily. I am going to intentionally pray daily for those I fail to remember in prayer and to pray thankfully to God for all I have. I am also committed to reading scripture daily. I am also participating in the Small Groups at our church weekly during this season of Lent.

So, thank to Ed for opening my eyes and helping me make a U-TURN this Lent.

Blessings to all.