Is it better to give up chocolate
Or to put extra in the Food Bank Box?
Silly question,
Why not do both?
Is it better to fast
Or to invite someone to share a good meal?
Why not do both?
Is it better to refrain from a bad habit
Or have a jolly day out with a friend?
Why not do both?
Lent is not a time for either / or,
It is not all lamentation and self scrutiny
It is a time to share our faith,
To exercise self discipline indeed,
In deed!
To share in celebrations
With joy,
To offer Life.
Lent is for pausing and seeing
The heart of the Saviour in every conversation,
Every place
And releasing the power of the Spirit
Into our lives
Again
Lent takes us on a hard journey
But we can pause
Admire the view,
Picnic
And then continue.
Lent offers nourishment
Encouragement
It offers the
Face of Jesus
Lit by the Love of God.
Thanks be to God
Amen.
Reading: Acts 4:32-37
STF 239 Sent by the Lord am I
Prayers for March by Hazel Parsons
