If anyone is feeling discouraged by their Lenten promise or Lenten sacrifice, do know that temptation is good and recognizing that temptation is even better.
I believe I mentioned that I gave up "asking for an engagement ring" or joking when I hear the radio commercials for DaBeers etc. This past week, Steve and I came to an amazing revelation. He brought up the engagement and I did need to tell him that I had given it up for Lent. God gave me this amazing strength to discuss our future without feeling needy. We both listened to one another and our needs while constantly desiring to serve the other. After this blessed conversation that I cannot even put into words without a detailed description of the past three years of our relationship, Steve lead us in prayer. He usually sticks to a very structured prayer format (liturgy of the hours specifically); however, on Wednesday night he brought God into the most amazing conversation. I could feel this powerful bond between Steve, me, and God. I truly believe the sacrifice and the prayers have brought us so much closer to God in our relationship.
"Blessed is the man who perseveres in temptation, for when he has been proved he will receive the crown of life that he promised to those who love him." James 1: 12
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