Tomorrow, March 1, is Ash Wednesday, a day of repentance and reflection. Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, the forty-days before Easter. In counting the days of Lent, Sunday’s are skipped. Accordingly, Lent ends on the Saturday before Easter, April 15.
Traditionally, Lent started as a time of dedication for those wishing to get baptized on Easter. These new disciples would focus on Christ’s teachings and doctrines of the church. Because these disciples would become members of the church, at baptism, the whole congregation took the season of Lent to affirm their praxis.
As a season for penitence, self-denial, study and preparation for Easter, I think Lent can be a great opportunity to focus on Jesus in a way that the normal ebb and flow of our lives do not normally allow. In this light you might want to “give up” or fast from something during Lent.
Lent can serve as a wonderful interruption to the rhythm of life. You might want to use the links provided (see the tool bar "Daily Office Links" on the right of the page) to worship through the Scriptures and prayers on a daily basis—maybe at the same time every day. Even if you come to this discussion late, please feel free to pray through joining in on the experience!
God Bless—Peace,
Dustin
1 comment:
Cool thought for today in the Psalm reading "You mark out my journeys and my resting place". What a great way to talk about God's loving control. He knows the journey I am on, looking for a church while attempting to be content with what He has provided. Also, along the way He prepares places of rest--ahhhh. I needed this encouraging word of affection from the Lord!
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