Yesterday I had the opportunity to attend an Ash Wednesday service at a Lutheran Church. I think this was the first time I had ever been to an Ash Wednesday service. These types of services are something people in the low-church (Non-Liturgical) denominations often miss out on. To prepare for the period of Lent the service focused on the ash that was placed on our foreheads, for we are dust and to dust we shall return, but it does not end there. At the end of Lent we will celebrate the resurrection of Christ and with him our future resurrection. While we are dust that is not the final story about us. There is one statement I wanted to share with you that the pastor said. He said "Who you follow will dictate how you follow." This statement is very profound. When we have an accurate picture of who Jesus is we can follow him accurately. During this period of Lent you might want to take sometime and focus on who Jesus is. Let's be honest here, Jesus is the point of Lent, not us giving things up or doing additional things. Jesus is the focus. I hope as you focus on Jesus you will have a more accurate picture of who he is.
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