I've never really been one to be big on ash Wednesday and Lent, but this year I realize I'm in a place where this is what I need. I need to give some things up and take other things on. I need to focus on giving things up in my life that do not help me grow in my relationship with the Lord, things that distract me. I have decided to take on a much healthier lifestyle, one that includes set time with the Lord. I know I go to a Christian school and attend chapel three times a week, but I feel like this is something I am being challenged to do more often. I know spending these next 40 days strengthening my relationship with God will do wonders and cannot wait to see the outcome!
This is also a time where I realize that one day none of the things I worry about now will matter. Tonight in chapel, the fact that we will not live forever came up. This is something that struck me hard over Christmas break and continues to show up in my life. I keep telling myself that I need to live everyday like a blessing, but I'm not. I need to take on the heart of a joyful follower of Christ and appreciate each day I do have with my family and friends.
So over these next two months or so, I pray that I will find a change of heart. One that strives to know more and one that takes full advantage of what I have here and now.
Holly, you continue to show your love of life to me even though you are no longer here. I am so blessed and I want to take full appreciation of each day I have that you didn't. Your saying keeps coming up day to day and ringing in my ear. Losing you was so difficult, but your appreciation for life will continue to grow through your friends who miss you so dearly.
LOVE LIFE.
