Lent

In the season of Lent it is traditional to give something up. In doing so we attempt to acknowledge through our sacrifice the ultimate sacrifice of Christ, his life for our own. Yet it occurs to me that in life we already give so much up. 

We give up time with our family for monetary gain. We trade time with our spouse for time spent in the car on "taxi" duty. We mindlessly trade time in front of the television instead of talking with each other. 

The truth is our debt has been paid and no token withholding of television, soda, or chocolate (my kids favorite things to give up for Lent) can ever give the Lord the honor he deserves. 

So, instead of giving something up this year for Lent how about you take something back.

Take back your family, spend time with them. Take back your neighborhood, invite the neighbors over for dessert. Take back your soul, spend some time in his Word. 

Stop giving up and take back up your relationship with God.