Genesis 2.7 and the Lord God formed wo/man of the dust of the ground, and breathe into her/his nostrils the breath of life; and wo/man became a living being.
Matthew 4.1-2 then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. and when He had fasted 40 days and 40 nights, afterward He was hungry.
tomorrow starts the Lenten season. 47 days where a Christian seeks God through intense fasting and praying. a time when you ask God, 'is there any behavior that I participate in that is not holy? is there any behaviour that I need to incorporate in my life to make me holy?' the 47 days is the beginning of a behaviour changes that is instilled permanently.
Holy Spirit has been telling me things since the beginning of the year that I need to do or not to do to be a better believer. be committed. draw closer to God and God will draw closer to you. stop making excuses about why you wont come closer to God.
God, I am glad that Your breathe of life is in me. I am created in Your image. God keep me as the Spirit leads me into the wilderness. I want to be a better me in and through You, in Jesus' name, amen.
