Suggestions for Lent 2013

Lent is here! What are you doing to observe this 40 day opportunity for spiritual "reset?" Our church family is fasting and praying together on Wednesdays. We also are worshipping together on Sunday evenings; not a usual occurrence during the year. Personally I am seeking to be more diligent to seek God through prayer and meditation on the Bible. Through all of this both I and my church family are seeking a renewed relationship with Christ and subsequently a renewed relationship with others.

Jesus told us we are to love the Lord our God with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength. He also said we are to love our neighbor as ourself. If we do the former we will necessarily do the latter; to love God is to love those whom God loves. As much as we want to love both God and others, it is very easy to allow our love to grow cold over the course of our hectic lives. If this is where you find yourself I encourage you to observe Lent this year and seek a "reset" with regard to your walk with God. One of the wonderful things about the church calendar is the opportunity it affords change to be an intentional part of our life. Don't miss out on this important season in the life of both you and the church!

Suggestions for Lent:

1. Wake up 30 minutes early for a time of prayer

2. Start a new Bible reading plan (Youversion on the iPhone is a great place to find one!)

3. Attend special worship and prayer services at your church

4. Fast and pray one day a week 

5. Begin an intentional plan to share your faith with at least one person everyday

James