Several years ago, I heard a sermon that inspired me. The preacher said we should do something that makes us a better person during the Lenten season. Give up something that would bring us closer to God and make us better. I reasoned that giving up stress over things I cannot control would be good for me and make me understand that I am not in total control of life.
It was quite successful and I learned to give to God those things over which I have no control. I also learned that not stressing out about those things was helpful to me and I felt better and functioned better. So thinking about today (Ash Wed) and what I would do to prepare for Easter, I have decided that I should give that stress thing another try. Because I seem to be a backslider in that respect.
So, as of now, I am admitting I cannot control the world and those things which seem to be out of my direct control, I will not spend time stressing out about. So I will no longer be wasting my stress time worrying about that which I cannot help. I expect to have a peaceful Lenten season and hopefully I will be able to carry that attitude past Easter.
Have a wonderful day and prepare yourself for Easter. It is a wonderful opportunity for renewal of the spirit. Shalom
About Me
- Rosella
- I just love life and everything that goes into it. My church is important to me and my work in the larger church is my delight. My family is my lifeline, especially my precious grandaughters and my new great grandaughter. Well, my kids are right up there, too. I own a business that my daughter and I began over 20 years ago. She left me with it when they moved to New Jersey and it is why I get up every morning. I have been blessed with good health and happiness and enough money to have a pleasant life. God has been good to me.