A Change in Prayer Habits
SATURDAY, SECOND WEEK OF LENT A Change in Prayer Habits Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me. —Psalm 103:1 I can easily fall into the habit of asking God for more than I thank God…
A Cornerstone
FRIDAY, SECOND WEEK OF LENT A Cornerstone The stone that the builders rejected has become the cornerstone; this was the Lord’s doing, and it is amazing in our eyes. —Matthew 21:42 Scripture is filled with stories of God using someone…
Deeply Rooted
THURSDAY, SECOND WEEK OF LENT Deeply Rooted Blessed are those who trust in the Lord, whose trust is the Lord. They shall be like a tree planted by water, sending out its roots by the stream. —Jeremiah 17:7-8 If ever…
Surrendering
WEDNESDAY, SECOND WEEK OF LENT Surrendering Into your hand I commit my spirit; you have redeemed me, O Lord, faithful God. —Psalm 31:5 South Africans in the year 2021 like to be in control; we are not people who naturally…
Changing for the Good
TUESDAY, SECOND WEEK OF LENT Changing for the Good Cease to do evil, learn to do good. —Isaiah 1:16-17 As much as the coronavirus has caused tremendous disruptions to our lives, it has also given us the chance to take…
Good Advice
MONDAY, SECOND WEEK OF LENT Good Advice Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven; give, and it will be given to you. -Luke…
Listening to the Beloved
SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT Listening to the Beloved Then a cloud overshadowed them, and from the cloud there came a voice, “This is my Son, the Beloved; listen to him!” —Mark 9:7 In the Transfiguration story, God speaks to Jesus’…
Don’t Wait to Feel Loving
SATURDAY, FIRST WEEK OF LENT Don’t Wait to Feel Loving You have heard that it was said, “You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.” But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute…
Priorities
FRIDAY, FIRST WEEK OF LENT Priorities Leave your gift there before the altar and go; first be reconciled to your brother or sister, and then come and offer your gift. —Matthew 5:24 Perhaps more than any time in recent history,…
Good Things
THURSDAY, FIRST WEEK OF LENT Good Things Ask, and it will be given you; search, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened for you… how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to…