Psalm 51:16-19
The Passion Translation
For the source of your pleasure is not in my performance or the sacrifices I might offer you.
The fountain of your pleasure is found in the sacrifice of my shattered heart before you. You will not despise my tenderness as I humbly bow down at your feet!
Because your favor Zion, do what is good for her. Be the protecting wall around Jerusalem.
And, when we are fully restored, you will rejoice and take delight in every offering of our lives as we bring our every sacrifice of righteousness before you in love!
This is the first year we are participating in the Lenten season as a family. After several family discussions, we decided to give up meat for Lent. We are now half way through the forty days and the family discussions continue. Why are we choosing to eat vegetarian? Is it okay to eat meat if it is served for us at someone's home? Daddy, did you know this is chicken? What is grace? We have tried countless new recipes, rated them, broken down their ingredients, highlighted favorites and decided that is okay not to love every new dish that is presented at the table. There have been honest emotions, tears shed (over the fact that Chick-fil-A would not be an option for forty days), and vulnerable hearts. The act of giving up a favorite food (we are raising little carnivores) has resulted in many opportunities to reflect on what has {already} been done on our behalf. "...but God shows his love for us in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8
A few NEW family favorites to savor:
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