Lent 2014

Welcome to Lent, everyone!

 

Every year I really look forward to Lent. This year I felt I wanted to do something a bit different but obviously with the same meaning. I really enjoy Lent because it is a great time to grow closer in our relationship with God and understand what Jesus did for us. Even though he spent 40 days and nights fasting in the wilderness and being tempted by the devil, Jesus prevailed and conquered :). Woo! With Him by our side anything is possible, "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." (Philippians 4:13) so I really want to dig deeper into this and grow in this truth and in faith. I also want to challenge myself during this time with what this all means and looks like. I just love the whole build up to Easter and then I'll cry my eyes out with happiness over the Good Friday/Easter Saturday/Sunday weekend lol! :)

So for Lent 2014 I have decided to do three things.

1. I am going to take part in '40 acts' (http://www.40acts.org.uk/), "40 days of giving back, doing good and living generously." I want to be able to give back to people and bless them in doing this. I want to show God's love.
2. Blog every day. I am going to give my blog over to God and will be telling you about my act for each day. Today, as part of the '40 acts', I had to start a journal. I will put all my thoughts, feelings and lessons learned through the acts in the blog. You can take the journey with me :).
3. F is for Fast, F is for Friday! I am going to spend extra time with God and fast every Friday. I will eat at sunrise and sunset on this day. I have actually never fasted before so I am extra excited for this bit.

Below is my beautiful journal that was given to me by my dear friend, Kirstin. This is where I have listed things I am grateful for today and also a wish list of people I would like to bless throughout my 40 acts. I thought about sharing these but I have decided that I would like to keep those between myself and the good Lord but you will obviously see the results of these throughout the next six and a half weeks :).

Roll on the next 40 days! 

Lord, I welcome everything that you have in store for me over the weeks ahead and I ask for your blessing and encouragement as I go forth and bless others in your name through the 40 acts of kindness :). Amen.

Goodnight all,
~*Susie xoxox