Crucified with Christ
(Day 2 of Lent – 19 Feb 26)
“I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” (Galatians 2:20)
The season of Lent is a time when I pause to reflect on the sins I have committed over the past year, as well as the good I can grow into by God’s grace. It is a season to renew my faith in Christ, and to allow Him to gradually transform my heart and character.
In my family life, my relationship with my children became strained. I did not spend enough time with them, and I often raised my voice when disciplining them. My temper was short, and I was easily agitated.
Many times, I excused my behaviour by telling myself that I was stressed from work. Over time, my children began to cling more to their mother and would avoid me at times. I felt deeply emotional and guilty, and I prayed to the Lord for help—to soften my heart and strengthen my relationships within the family.
At my workplace, I was often competitive and struggled to trust my subordinates with their work. As I pursued performance and desired a promotion, I frequently took over tasks, checking and redoing what others had done.
Eventually, I became burnt out. I felt miserable when I was transferred to another division instead of receiving the promotion I had been aiming for. Looking back, I recognise that I had sinned through my obsession with advancement and recognition.
Yet praise the Lord for His patience, His correction, and His grace—and for the healing He continues to bring in my family and workplace.
Over the years, Lent has become a season where I reflect more deeply. It has helped me realise how my actions strained relationships both at home and at work.
Today, I am thankful to share that the Lord has been shaping my behaviour for the better. I have grown closer to my children, and I now spend more time with them. I have also learned to approach relationships at work with greater humility and trust.
May we all seek to live out the life of Christ this season as we surrender our old ways of life to him.
Gordon Hya
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