Read: Joel 2: 12-18; 2 Cor 5: 20- 6:2;
Mt 6: 1-6, 16-18
It is also a time for us to renew our relationship with Christ. Joel 2: 12 states it clearly "Yet, even now, says the Lord, return to Me with your whole heart, with fasting, and weeping, and mourning". He reminds us that even now, in the middle of the chaos and our sins, He still loves us and wants us to be close to Him. He tells us that we are all to gather in His name, repentant and humble.
We should also take some time to remember the people of Ukraine, who are suffering for their own freedom. If we look further in the reading, it says "Spare, O Lord, Your people and make not Your heritage a reproach, with the nations ruling over them! Why should they say among the peoples "Where is their God?". Why indeed. It is God who ultimately rules the nations. But it is hard to see that these days. I'm sure the brave people of Ukraine feel that God is giving them the strength to carry on, to not fail at their defense of the enemy. Look at David and Goliath, David took him down with just a rock and a sling shot. He had faith that the Lord would sustain him in times of strife. It is the same faith we see in these people, gathering together, helping one another. We can learn a lot from them. Lessons of perseverance, faith and courage. So, as we face the next 40 days, let us persevere in faith and courage. Renew yourself in God's word, remind yourself of God's holy presence in your life. And have courage, for you are never alone.
God Bless and #prayforpeace #prayforUkraine #Lent2022 #AshWednesday
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