20250309 First Sunday of Lent

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Trusting in God

In the Gospel reading for the First Sunday of Lent, Jesus was led by the Holy Spirit into the wilderness.

How is the Holy Spirit leading me in my life right now, today?
The Holy Spirit is leading me in my life right now by capturing my heart from the time I wake up to the time I go to sleep.

What are the biggest temptations or distractions that pull me away from God?
I don't believe I ever have or will ever pull away from God. The most discouraging thing for me is when people lie or break the trust with me.

I trust and am a strong believer in God. When I have challenges or face struggles, I do not lean on my own understandings but trust that God has already gone o bet for me. I can respond to temptation with scripture just like Jesus did. To strengthen my faith and resist sin I keep a a bible close to me at all times. Is is my sword of the Spirit.

During a time in my life when I uas not taking care of myself... mind, body and spirit, the devil was able to find my weak spot. I could feel myself being yanked in two directions: God and the Devil!were pulling at my soul. God prevailed! Hallelujah!

Society teaches us that power, wealth and comfort are the only way to live. We try to make our families happy. It reminds me to think of where my heart really committed: comfort or my faith.

I grow in trust and patience during difficult times by keeping God as number one in my life. I can grow in my faith by committing my whole self to God.

The people in my life who help me stay strong in my faith when I face challenges are my family: my wife and my three boys. They have been great examples of faith to me.

The steps that I can take to resist the temptations that weaken my relationship with God is to remain in prayer.

The Lenten season can help us refocus on prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. The season can also help each of strengthen our faith. Let us ask God to strengthen us in these areas of my life. As Jesus fasted forty days in the desert, may we can practice self-discipline and sacrifice and grow spiritually by keeping God close to our heart.

--Eddie