Yesterday was Ash
Wednesday – a time to reflect on the frailty of the human body and the shortness
our time on earth.
“By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you
return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to
dust you will return.” – Genesis 3:19
This somber Easter time reflection on the curse of sin helps
Christ followers put Jesus’ life, death and resurrection in the proper focus.
What better construct by which to consider the fragility of
the human body and the brevity of our lives than marriage.
Walking down the aisle that calm and beautiful July 20th
2012 afternoon, I pledged to be joined to my husband until death parts us. Abiding
by those vows means I will get a close up view of time and earthly toils’ affect
on my husband and vice versa.
So far, we have
witnessed weight gain, rubbed sore backs, and messaged aching feet.
In the future, we will see (more!) gray hairs crop up, health
come and go, and energy wane.
As sad as it is to say, one day we will even die.
Yet Jesus’ life, death and resurrection give us hope.
His life teaches us about endurance through hard times,
trials and tribulations.
His death took away our sins and freed us to give the best
of ourselves to each other.
His resurrection shows us that even in the bleakest of times,
joy does come in the morning. It also assures us of a time coming when we will
truly be together forever with no pain, no sadness and no sorrow.
What were your Ash Wednesday reflections? Share them in the
comment section down below.
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