And Today I'll Write Instead

I've been doing a lot of reading.  More than I'd sometimes like to.  But have you ever vowed to do something, and you know you cannot back out?

Lent started last week, and I decided to be more sacrificial than in past years.  Sure, last year I gave up soda, which at the time was a feat in itself, but was I really sacrificing for the Lord? Or was it just a game to see how long I could last?

Yes, this year I've given something up, but I've also taken something up.  Over the last 6 months I have grown exponentially in my faith, and am so thankful for the ways God has been using me.  I have been in the Word almost every day and it makes his presence that much nearer.

As for Lent, this year I've decided to do something I've been wanting to do for a long time: read every word in the bible.  In light of wanting to do this, I've also given up TV.  (Yes, I know it's March Madness, but I'm not really that fond of the sport...)  Each day I spend about an hour and a half reading large chunks of Leviticus and Exodus. I've found that it does actually make sense if you read it at one time instead of breaking it up into different days! Go figure...

But today, I just felt the need to write.  The need to put my thoughts onto paper, so instead of reading the entire 'assigned' readings for today, I just read half and will catch up tomorrow.

This blog is like a breath of fresh air sometimes, and today I'm going to take a deep breath.