Ash Wednesday

Ah, we begin again. I once again will hope to give back to my Lord some of the time and talent He has granted to me as we journey together towards Easter and the Resurrection. I need to make this journey with an open heart and mind as to the outcome and destination, I guess. I have for too long been focused on things other than the Lord wills for me. I must now teach myself to listen to His ever gentle voice as we make our way through the trials of each day.
I am excited about this Lenten journey...as if I am a child going on a trip with my loved ones. I hope to prove up to the journey and the demands this season will make upon me.
The homily tonight was on fasting and the power of it when combined with prayer. I pray for the willpower to increase my ability to fast and to make my fasts more pure and more powerful.

As of now, it seems that we are off---into the desert or wilderness and full of much hope and expectation about the future. I hope to be able to spend more time writing and improving my skills and talents there. There is so much about blogging that I do not know and I hope that I can learn more there, too. All in all, even though this is a time of fast and preparation, I am looking forward to the adventure of journeying with the Lord.