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February 21 - Sally Lafaver

2/21/2015

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Saturday
1 Corinthians 10:13 and James 1:2-12

I love the liturgical seasons of the church year.  And I love the idea of being “invited to the observance of a holy Lent” as stated in the prayers for Ash Wednesday.  As I prepared this devotion, I reflected on what that might mean.  A holy Lent. What does a “holy Lent” look like?

The tried and true spiritual practices suggested for this season are important and I will use them. Many are discussed in today’s readings, especially in the area of temptations. They provide helpful insights and necessary tools for our journey.    

Still, I found myself wanting Lent this year to be in some way, different. I yearned for a deeper journey into the mystery of this holy time.  I wondered about having a personal purpose or intention for this Lenten season.  

Holding this desire in quiet prayer, over time an intention slowly emerged.  Something like this: My personal intention for Lent is to embrace a deepening evolving relationship with God, of loving God more - on a daily basis.  On the surface, this seems obvious.  After all, it is the season of Lent.  But the deep knowing that I experienced in recognizing this intention tells me it is much more.  It is an attitude of and from my heart.  And it is my way to live a holy Lent.

How about you?  What does a holy Lent look like for you?  What do you need for your journey?

May it be for you a Holy Lent.

Sally LaFaver
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