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Lent Journey

DAY 35 OF 39

DAY 35
Success

Fulfill – a short and powerful word.

What Jesus had to do with his life, He did. Perhaps this is the best definition of success!

Success is important for my life. But I do not always think about what success really is for me. What I perceive it to be, and what it really is, is not always the same. For example, I know in my heart that my family and friends are very important to me. However, looking at where I spend my energy and thoughts, my job appears to be more important. I do not always connect with this truth, that my life is more about status, security or freedom than a relationship with my immediate family.

Jesus’ relationship with his Father characterises his life – his Father’s will above all! Now, at the end of his life, his caring for his mother is evident in the way He attends to her. He sees her as a priority.

One day when I die, I would also like to know that my life was a success, that my life is fulfilled.

EXERCISE
• Take some time today to think of your definition of success.
• To help you do that, complete the following sentence:
• I will be happy if/when _______________________________-.

The people around you can also help you to see your life with greater clarity.
• Ask the people close to you, what do they think you live for?
• Reflect on it. Are their answers that which you want to live for?

This is a journey, and you are invited to start it today.

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Lent Journey

Lent is a time when we prepare ourselves for Easter. Lent Journey consists of 38 devotions to accompany us on this journey. We are invited to the undertake the journey with Jesus and thereby prepare ourselves for the two big events that are the pillars of our belief system - the crucifiction and the resurrection.

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