This Monday morning, I’m costing the cost, having been immersed in the faith and understanding various scriptures within the Bible.
I’m counting the cost because of what I accomplished during my Lenten journey and for a better understanding of the Bible.
If I were to ask you what type of person you are, what would your response be today?
I can tell you there is no right or wrong answer as I am an Easter person who enjoys being with Easter people.
As I participated in Mass for Good Friday, I thought about the Priest’s words as he asked why it is called “Good Friday when such a bad thing happened?”
For many, it’s difficult to imagine one person’s pain and agony on the cross for us.
As I listened to the words of Ted Winn and watched his video, I know that I’m grateful!
As one who will never intentionally try to look down on others who chose to live a life of heathen ways, I know that the only person who can get me into heaven is myself.
Nevertheless, during Holy Week, which recently passed, each Mass on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night are what I look forward to each year.
For me, it sends a signal that we can all do better, myself included, and that I should think about why I am here in this world.
I’m counting the cost of what happened over two thousand years ago, which I can never repay.
Although not everyone I’m going to meet is an Easter person. Therefore, I understand that we all come from different walks of faith, and each must experience Christ for ourselves over time.
I know that the words “Christ our light is risen” is my belief and may not be yours, as yesterday is also known as Resurrection Sunday.
I know how we spent these last 40-plus days leading up to Easter, from Ash Wednesday to Good Friday, is a personal decision.
I prefer to call it my spiritual tune-up with the sacrifices I made or continue to make throughout the year.
I believe that the spirit of Easter must reside within you as I listened to the selection of songs and music played for this occasion.
Ironically, this song resonates the most with me as a reminder of what I need the most. It’s called “Create a Clean Heart in Me O God.”
We can learn so much history or revelation through the scriptures and why we celebrate Easter. Today is my reminder that I am counting the cost; I pray it’s your reminder, too!
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I concur, we must all count the cost of being a disciple:
Luke 14: 27-30
27 And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.
28 For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it?
29 Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock him,
30 Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish.
A very thought provoking & quaint reminder that counting the cost is a daily task
Ms. Hattie,
Thank you for adding value to my blog and highlighting the scriptures of Luke 14: 27-30 being a disciple.
It’s those reminders within Luke 14: 27-30 that this is a daily task toward counting the cost.
McKinley
The Easter gospel and homily is always a timely reminder for me, that my experiences are bigger than me. That there is a bigger reason for me to be here. That my greatest achievements as well as my most horrible experiences, all have a greater purpose for me. Finding it is my responsibility. Easter is one of the many heartfelt resets I experience throughout the year, and I am incredibly grateful.
Barbara,
I’m honored with your input to my blog this week. I am one that enjoys going to Mass, however the Easter gospel and homily is a bigger reason for me to be there. I believe until you know the impact of Easter and all that it represents the many experiences throughout the year will never be the same. I too am truly incredibly grateful.
CM
Once again a good spiritual reflection. Easter is a good time to reflect and tune up. Thanks for all you do.
Don,
Thank you for your support which I don’t take lightly or for granted.
Be blessed!
CM