What are you giving up for Lent? Adam asked of Eve. Well, Eve said. I am thinking I should give up apples. And what about you, husband of mine? Adam replied, I think I am going to give up taking advice from you. What are you giving up for Lent? Abel asked his brother Cain? Cain replied, I am going to try to give up my anger. Lest in a weak moment, I injure someone I love. What are you giving up for Lent? Jacob asked his twin, Esau. Apparently my birthright, little brother of mine. What are you giving up for Lent? Moses asked of Aaron? I am going to give up worshiping false gods; Especially the golden calf variety. What about you? Aaron asked Moses in return. I am giving up my need to see the promised land. What are you giving up for Lent? Eliphaz, Bildad, and Zophar asked Job. I am giving up trying to understand the mind of God. What are you giving up for Lent? I asked of Mary. She whispered her response so softly I had to move in close to her to hear her hushed reply: My only Son. -Monica Lavia, “For Lent” shared from dear friend Pastor Chris Tweitmann
Posted on: Sun, 09 Mar 2014 06:39:44 +0000
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