LENT PERIOD

Christians fast too, though it is not publicized or printed on calendars.  For those who did not know, the lent period is almost over. The church of Christ is challenged to put themselves in supplication. Since lent is comes before Easter, we are supposed to reflect in Jesus Christ’s life of simplicity. He was not any kind of leader; He is than a role model. During Easter we are sorrowful of the way that our sins were taken away by the death of the son of God.  You do not have to apply ash on your skin all season, but about cleaning your heart. For everything you ask God to forgive you, Jesus suffered for it on the cross in Calvary, so that you secure a place in heaven. This is the time where you develop connection with the Lord’s suffering. Fasting should be done for 40 days. In Hebrew, 40 means an idea of completeness or a foundation for something to follow.

Temptations will arise during this period. The devil is always looking to get you away from the path of salvation. Guard your thoughts. Exercise the fruits of the Holy Spirit:  Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Meekness, Self-control/ Longsuffering, Faith, gentleness, Temperance and goodness. Be filled with the Holy Sprit. During fasting you are supposed to forgo most of your luxuries, even sacrifice some basic needs. Empathize with those who have less than you. Many people world wide have one meal a day, others walk to work daily. Not that they are beggars, some people do not buy shoes weekly, monthly others not even after two years. If it won’t kill you, stop, pornography, over indulging or unnecessary spending. If you can go without a meal or two a day is fine. Do it to praise God. Seek Him through prayer. Do not jump in both feet if you are new to the concept.  Take it step by step first prepare your mind. Try with reading more pages the Bible a daily instead of browsing social media gossip and pray after each session. The money you may collect save it to spend during the short Easter weekend or give it as thanksgiving offering to church. Do not expect to be on the receiving side but be the giver. This is the time to be a servant of good deeds.  

At the end of the day, give God thanks for your life, count all your blessings. After a successful episode, share your testimony it may strengthen somebody else. When you feel cranky go meditate. Think about the happiness you will experience in paradise. Take fasting seriously. Make it a very important part of your life. You are going to be a transformed being after enduring it. Doors to a new beginning will be opened. The best part is a revelation of God’s plans for your future. All your prayers are going to be heard and answered. All will be well just open up to God about the desires of your heart. Believe that God loves you very much to let Jesus Christ die for your sins: Repent! Most of all accept that Jesus Christ said it was over and he released you from the devil’s chains. The redeemer and savior is alive! Happy Easter!