Greetings Prayer Warriors,
Lent is now behind us, and I imagine many have now gleefully gone back to their old habits, and stopped any penitential behaviors. The question is, should you have? Now if you gave up coffee and your spouse has begged you not to go off of caffeine again, then perhaps that’s worth noting. But did fasting from TV, video games, junk food, etc, have a positive secondary effect on your marriage? Did the extra prayer time, Mass attendance, partaking of sacraments, or other help your disposition? Only you know the answers.
I am telling you this for your own benefit, not to impose a restraint upon you, but for the sake of propriety and adherence to the Lord without distraction. 1 Corinthians 7:35
Reflect on your Lenten practices and determine what behaviors you should pull through to benefit your marriage. If you are unmarried, consider the impact of ongoing prayers for marriages. Drawing closer to God will always help your marriage, even when at times it seems to have the opposite effect! God works in mysterious ways, so stay the course!
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. James 4:8
Peace, Joy, and Love,
Janet
Loving the Lord will help you to love one another. Pass it on!
