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April 17 |
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A healthy spirituality is all about being authentic. Another word for that is holiness. As Christians, we seek holiness by entering into a relationship with the most authentic person in human history: Jesus Christ, who we are taught is “God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God.” We’re also taught that he was “incarnate of the Virgin Mary and became man” and that he “suffered death and was buried.” He is the real thing. He is authentic. And his love is authentic. How do we know? Because he gave his life for us. Real love is unselfish and wants nothing in return. That’s the kind of love that God offers to us. Spiritual wellness begins and ends with saying that you believe Jesus is the real thing and that you want to live as his authentic follower. It is a way of saying no to that phony stuff that Satan has to offer, which usually looks good on the surface and feels good as well but ultimately causes us to “miss the mark,” which is the literal meaning of the word sin. Ultimately, this Lenten pilgrimage is an opportunity to seek holiness—to become more truly authentic by deepening our relationship with Jesus Christ, our God, who alone is holy.
—Adapted from 7 Keys to Spiritual Wellness |
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