Lent

Today Davis attended his first church service. We met Jason this morning at church for the Ash Wednesday service.
I learned something--did you know that the ashes in biblical times were placed on a persons head who was in mourning? Now, we place the ashes on our forehead because we are in mourning over our sin. The preacher placed the ashes on my forehead and stated "Repent and Spread the Good News!"

I love that. I love reminders from GOD that he sent Christ to die for a screw up like me--so that I can repent and spread the good news. I guess GOD knows that I need constant reminders that I am worth saving.

So what are you giving up for LENT? Last year I gave up shopping--it was tough. This year I am giving up negativity. I know that is a totally broad thing to give up--but I want to focus especially hard the next 4o days on just how much GOD blesses me on a daily basis.