It’s Lent again. Really  EARLY this year, but Lent none the less. I try super hard to use this 40 days to prepare my heart, focusing on the good that I am proud of, and the junk I’d like to improve. It surely is more than 40 days worth of work, but it’s a start. This year, I’d like to share with you a verse that has become very special to me. In fact, I dare to call it my “life verse”. Have you heard of that before? A “life verse”? Basically, it’s a verse from the Bible that you claim as your own. That you memorize and use in moments of weakness, times of celebration and any random Tuesday afternoon. It’s a bit like a teeny tiny mission statement that encourages your daily walk in this crazy world. I have forever been envious of people that talk about “their” verse. I WANTED A VERSE! And now, after 43 years, I have found one. The fact that I am indecisive AND the issue with the Bible having a tremendous assortment of amazing scripture, added up to me being incredibly hesitant to pick one as my own. I also wanted something that would be helpful in ALL aspects of my life. Now, I promise not to brag about my verse, it can be yours, too! Let’s discuss …

First of all, I’ll give you the address where you can find it in the Bible. Ephesians 4:1 …

“…Live a life worthy of the calling you have received” {NIV}. You guys. This just really sums it up for me. In one sentence. I need this reminder every day – I’m a simple gal. I look at my circumstances, my calendar, my mess of a house, and I need to stop. I need to be told every day, that the life that I live needs to represent the God that I love. My blessings should be shared, my temper should be controlled, my words should be encouraging. We all have our moments, but if you can find a scripture that speaks to your heart – own it! I need to LIVE WORTHY. It’s too easy to fall short, take the easy way out, say the snarky comment. We live in a world where sarcasm is encouraged, criticism flows freely and judgement is acceptable. I want to be better than that. I pray to live in a manner worthy of the calling I have received. I am called to love, even especially on the days that it’s the last thing I want to do. I also feel like it is my job here on Earth to raise my children in a similar fashion. What better legacy to leave than 4 more loving, generous, compassionate souls? Please, let me state once again that I have chosen this verse to HELP me – to convince me that I am in control of my reactions- to look at when I am feeling like I have failed. Again. I even had a bracelet made with Live Worthy engraved into it so I could wear it and see those 2 words that will inspire me all day long.

If you Don’t have a life verse, I encourage you to find one. And know that it won’t be a quick little process. That’s a good thing… you will have this verse for your entire life! If you DO have one – please share! I love hearing what inspires others, knowing full well that it will help me, too! So go on, LIVE WORTHY !