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When I studied the scriptures mentioned above, I was compelled to perform a self- evaluation of my life. I had to ponder some serious questions about how I am living my life. Am I complaining about where God is leading me and the purpose He has already laid out for me? Am I showing gratitude daily, if for nothing else Him allowing me to open my eyes every morning? Am I praising His name and lifting Him up regardless of the circumstances happening around me?
You see, earlier in my walk I could not answer all these questions in the affirmative. I was too busy trying to take control of my life and everything in it. I complained, murmured and was ungrateful about things happening to me that I thought were unfair. Then God reminded me of His death, burial and resurrection. Even though He was sinless, He still made the greatest sacrifice of all so that not only me but the entire world could live eternally by His side. This is a lesson I had to learn the hard way and I don’t believe that I am alone in this. I had to yield my will to God and submit to His purpose knowing that He is and will always be in control of everything. I learned you can’t be sad, depressed or worried and praise God at the same time.
We have to do our part by having faith and trusting in His truthful promises. I now know how blessed I am even though I wasn’t doing the things I was instructed to. God was gracious and waited patiently to watch over me until I turned back to Him. In this season of Lent I encourage you to worry less, love more and treasure every special moment knowing that it is already done. Rest assured that God is in control and has designed a purpose unique to each of our lives. May God continue to bless you as we seek Him for all things.
GARY B. HUNTER, SR.
Telecommunications Services Manager
Office of Telecommunications
You see, earlier in my walk I could not answer all these questions in the affirmative. I was too busy trying to take control of my life and everything in it. I complained, murmured and was ungrateful about things happening to me that I thought were unfair. Then God reminded me of His death, burial and resurrection. Even though He was sinless, He still made the greatest sacrifice of all so that not only me but the entire world could live eternally by His side. This is a lesson I had to learn the hard way and I don’t believe that I am alone in this. I had to yield my will to God and submit to His purpose knowing that He is and will always be in control of everything. I learned you can’t be sad, depressed or worried and praise God at the same time.
We have to do our part by having faith and trusting in His truthful promises. I now know how blessed I am even though I wasn’t doing the things I was instructed to. God was gracious and waited patiently to watch over me until I turned back to Him. In this season of Lent I encourage you to worry less, love more and treasure every special moment knowing that it is already done. Rest assured that God is in control and has designed a purpose unique to each of our lives. May God continue to bless you as we seek Him for all things.
GARY B. HUNTER, SR.
Telecommunications Services Manager
Office of Telecommunications
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Through an intentional partnership between the Office of University Ministries and the College of Theology & Christian Ministry, this Lenten devotional guide has been created for our community. Our prayer is that the words found here will nourish and challenge you as you journey with Jesus to the cross during this Lenten season.
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