Tomorrow is Ash Wednesday. The thing I have thought about in the past is it's the beginning of Lent- a time to give something up or a time to do something more. And, it's 40- plus Sundays- days until Easter. That about sums it up. I mean, I know it's a time of reflection and repentance. But, I haven't gone out of my way to make Lent more meaningful in my life. This past Sunday, the sermon was "Face to Face", focusing on Moses encounter with God and the light that shone in him afterwards. We were challenged to look for face to face encounters with God this Lenten season and to shine our love for God so that others see it. In fact, we were told not just to try to do that, but to expect it. So, I am really looking forward to Lent.
Actually, I have been anxiously awaiting tomorrow all week! Several things have been put in my path lately that are making me look forward to Lent and Easter this year more than ever. A few weeks ago, one of my volunteers and I decided to create an experience for the youth the Sunday before Ash Wednesday. It was a great evening for everyone as I shared a few days ago.
Shortly after we planned last Sunday's experience, I saw a post about free curriculum for Lent- 8 Weeks of Noticing God More by Sticky Faith. It's focus goes along with what I write about every day in new and wonderful ways that will hopefully help my youth grow and continue growing even after Lent. It's 8 weeks of helping them develop spiritual disciplines that will enhance their relationship with God and help them to see God work in their own lives.
Then, last Saturday while visiting family, I came across something that my brother-in-law had brought home from church. It was a list of things to do each day during Lent- challenges to help us think outside the box and find ways to share and experience God. Since then, I've been anxiously awaiting Ash Wednesday so I can start my new facebook challenge!
Today, I saw another post about a Lent photo challenge. There is a word a day and people are supposed to take pictures of their interpretation of that word. I'm no photographer, but it looks like a great way to focus and share Lent.
So, I honestly haven't decided if I'm "giving up something". And, I haven't decided what I should add to my routine besides the facebook challenge things I plan on doing. But, whatever God leads me to do, I am sure He will let me know!
So, where was God today? He's getting ready to see me face to face and I'm so excited!
Blessings,
Jennifer
Actually, I have been anxiously awaiting tomorrow all week! Several things have been put in my path lately that are making me look forward to Lent and Easter this year more than ever. A few weeks ago, one of my volunteers and I decided to create an experience for the youth the Sunday before Ash Wednesday. It was a great evening for everyone as I shared a few days ago.
Shortly after we planned last Sunday's experience, I saw a post about free curriculum for Lent- 8 Weeks of Noticing God More by Sticky Faith. It's focus goes along with what I write about every day in new and wonderful ways that will hopefully help my youth grow and continue growing even after Lent. It's 8 weeks of helping them develop spiritual disciplines that will enhance their relationship with God and help them to see God work in their own lives.
Then, last Saturday while visiting family, I came across something that my brother-in-law had brought home from church. It was a list of things to do each day during Lent- challenges to help us think outside the box and find ways to share and experience God. Since then, I've been anxiously awaiting Ash Wednesday so I can start my new facebook challenge!
Today, I saw another post about a Lent photo challenge. There is a word a day and people are supposed to take pictures of their interpretation of that word. I'm no photographer, but it looks like a great way to focus and share Lent.
So, I honestly haven't decided if I'm "giving up something". And, I haven't decided what I should add to my routine besides the facebook challenge things I plan on doing. But, whatever God leads me to do, I am sure He will let me know!
So, where was God today? He's getting ready to see me face to face and I'm so excited!
Blessings,
Jennifer
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