Lent Day #30

In this week where the theme is getting rid of the worry in our lives and minds, it's not as easy as it seems. We are officially 1/2 way through Lent. And I am worrying that I will not live up to everything I want to accomplish! The irony is maddening.

Ex 32:7-14; Jn 5:31-47. We need to live to praise and honor God. Oftentimes, in today's society, we live to make others happy. It's fine to want to make someone happy or do something nice for someone else. But living to get glory from others besides God is quite self serving. It's hard though. It's very hard to go against the grain and do what is right rather than be popular and well-liked.

I am gonna try very hard to do what is right regardless of gaining other people's approval.

The greatest dis-service, Pilate going against what he believed what was right, and handing over Jesus to be crucified. Pilate truly believed Jesus was innocent and tried numerous times to release him. For whatever reason, whether the Pharisees or masses thought Jesus was a threat, they disliked him from the getgo. So unfortunately, Pilate followed the masses. However, we have to remember, this was all part of God's plan. Jesus died to save us all.