Yesterday was Ash Wednesday. Its a day for Christians that marks the beginning of Lent, which is the 40 days (not including Sundays) before Easter Sunday.
I understand that there are people who read this blog that aren't overly "churchy". I get that. But I thought you would benefit from knowing something about this Lent season.
A important part of Lent is having a mindset of reflection. A spirit that looks inward and asks "where am I at right now?". It reflects on the past year and looks at ourselves and where we are at spiritually.
I don't think people spend enough time reflecting. I think most people grind through their days doing what needs to be done and not spending time looking back. Of course there is a danger in reflecting, in that if you spend all of your time dwelling on the past, you can never get to your future. But what I am advocating here is simply taking some time to look back and gleam some sort of insight that could help you in the future.
When you look back at the past you can see patterns in your thoughts and actions. You can see victories and defeats. Hopefully you can decide to make some changes and do things differently.
Spend some time reflecting over the next 40 days. Think a bit about where you've been. See what areas you did well and where you could improve. You never know what God could reveal to you during those times. It will help you grow.
Happy Reflecting!
Matt
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