Lent : an exercise in discipline............
Today , ash wednsesday marks the beginning of Lent. As christians, the pillars of lent are charity, forgiveness and fasting / abstinence. We are encouraged especially during this season to focus on those pillars and also to meditate on Christ's passion. Lent is also the perfect time to form us in the art of discipline.
Very difficutlt indeed when today the world encourages an excess and abandon of your emotions. Do what you feel and the consequences be damned! A life of reckless abandon will lead you down a dark path that will eventually destroy you!
Watch your thoughts. There is a reason an idle mind is the devil's workshop. Do not let your mind wander as it can lead to wicked thoughts that will drive into actions. Watch your words as well. There is a wisdom in silence and thinking before we say things as words cannot be unsaid and can do damage that is difficult to repair.
Watch your eyes. The eyes are a mirror to the soul. Let your eyes be filled with light! If you let your eyes wander, they can lead to lust filled thoughts that will eventually cause you to stumble. Do not stare, a glance will suffice and quickly move on!
Watch your emotions. It is much easier to react than to think and choose which action to take. Unruly passions will lead you into trouble. Have a cool head before you act and do not let your emotions get the best of you. You are in control of your emotions not the other way around!
Lord, bring us back to the path of salvation! Help us to pass through the narrow gate. We have sinned and are unworthy of your mercy and Love. Only you can save us! Amen
Very difficutlt indeed when today the world encourages an excess and abandon of your emotions. Do what you feel and the consequences be damned! A life of reckless abandon will lead you down a dark path that will eventually destroy you!
Watch your thoughts. There is a reason an idle mind is the devil's workshop. Do not let your mind wander as it can lead to wicked thoughts that will drive into actions. Watch your words as well. There is a wisdom in silence and thinking before we say things as words cannot be unsaid and can do damage that is difficult to repair.
Watch your eyes. The eyes are a mirror to the soul. Let your eyes be filled with light! If you let your eyes wander, they can lead to lust filled thoughts that will eventually cause you to stumble. Do not stare, a glance will suffice and quickly move on!
Watch your emotions. It is much easier to react than to think and choose which action to take. Unruly passions will lead you into trouble. Have a cool head before you act and do not let your emotions get the best of you. You are in control of your emotions not the other way around!
Lord, bring us back to the path of salvation! Help us to pass through the narrow gate. We have sinned and are unworthy of your mercy and Love. Only you can save us! Amen
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