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Lenten Journey

Without the Lord Jesus living His Life within you, you are merely existing; not fully human. But when the Holy Spirit lives within you transforming you and lives through you bringing the Kingdom of God to bear in the life of others, you are a "Light & Life" bearer. The "light" that the world has is but darkness, thus the darkness of the world is profoundly dark. The Light of Christ Jesus in you will dispel the darkness revealing with is truly there.

This season of Lent is a time to turn your hearts toward the Lord Jesus for His Light and the Holy Spirit's transforming power. It's not meant to be a journey "inward", for you will never affect you own salvation via "inner knowledge". Remember, guilt in search of a reason will find one.

Spelunking one's own soul without the Lord leading you there will not be helpful in the long-run and can be stunting in the short-haul. Ask the Holy Spirit to show you what He wants you to give to Him. He alone can save and heal and restore you to full humanity.

When your hearts and minds are bent on solely seeking the Face of the Lord God, people around you will witness the brightness of His grace working in you. That will give them hope that God has meaning and purpose for them as well.

Jesus Christ is the focus of Lent; not self. "Self" never saved anyone.



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