Newsletter for March 7, 2025

37 Days

We have 37 days until Easter! Time is flying by. I don’t know if you went to an Ash Wednesday service this week, but I did, and for some reason, this year, it affected me more than it has in years past. The service was beautiful and tranquil at the same time. Let’s all face it—Lent is a deeply reflective time when you truly think about what this season means.

It isn’t about a rabbit, eggs, and going on Spring Break! It’s about Jesus and what He endured in the first century, likely in AD 30 or AD 33—scholars debate the exact year. Jesus was arrested, tried, and sentenced to be crucified. He carried His cross through Jerusalem and was nailed to it at Calvary (Golgotha), where He died for us.

Here we are in 2025, and I believe Easter is a season of reflection and gratitude. We should all feel deep gratitude to Jesus and to God for the gift of life, remembering the immense sacrifice Jesus made so that we could live today.

I think most of us are realizing that material things alone don’t bring true happiness. What we need—what we crave—is a relationship with God, a prayer life, something deeper in our journey here on Earth. Studies have shown that people with faith tend to lead more peaceful lives. Faith doesn’t erase struggles, but it gives us strength, perspective, and hope.

When Father Tim placed ashes on my forehead, I felt an overwhelming wave of love, gratitude, and honor. I love being a Christian. I love that God is at the center of my life. Prayer, for me, is like oxygen—I couldn’t imagine my life without it. Every morning before my feet hit the ground, I listen to at least 10 minutes of Hallow and pray. On the days I don’t pray, my entire day feels off… I’ll find myself wondering what’s missing, and then I realize—I didn’t pray!

When I was young, Lent was all about giving something up, making a sacrifice. And while that’s still valuable, I’ve learned that Lent is also about adding something good to your life. Maybe it’s dancing in your kitchen, signing up for Hallow’s 90-day free trial, smiling more, holding the door open for a stranger, or simply taking a moment each day to thank God.

Life is so precious. I know I take it for granted sometimes, but I don’t want to wait for a crisis—an illness, bad news, or heartbreak—to seek God. I want to turn to Him every day, just because I’m alive, just because He gave me another breath.

Wishing you a wonderful weekend.

XO,
Bizzy