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First Week of Lent: Homework Assignment

2/20/2016

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​As promised here is your homework for the first week of Lent!

Here is a question to think about 

“Is there something in my life - a habit, a grudge, a fear, a prejudice, an addiction, and emotional barrier, a form of excess -  that keeps me from loving God with my heart, soul, mind, and strength, and prevents me from loving my neighbor as myself?  How might I address this over the next 40 days?”

Maybe you would like to keep a journal this Lent. Or perhaps you can share some of your thoughts or inspirations in this blog.

And if you want to do some reading:
  • Noah's journey:  Genesis 6, 7 and 8.
  • Elijah's story about Meeting God is in, 1 Kings 18 and 19.
  • Moses' trek through the desert is in, begins in Exodus 13.

After you read one of these stories ask yourself a few more  questions:

How do I live into God's mission?  For me?  For my community?  For the world?

Feel free to share your thoughts!
4 Comments
Steve Ramer
2/20/2016 07:46:15 pm

Thanks Martha for putting this blog up.

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Martha link
2/20/2016 08:45:00 pm

I had all sorts of "habits" I identified which felt were holding me back from carrying out God's will - things that were preventing me from expressing my authentic self: fear, resentment, and judgement to name a few.

But then I realized they all came from one ingrained habit: the misguided desire to control - I wanted to control my own life and others', control my own recover, and control my spiritual evolution.

As if my limited human perception could ever hope to see all there is to see and all there is to know!

So my hope is that this Lent I will learn to open up and be receptive to God's guidance. My mantra shall be: "Thy will be done, not mine."

This will be an interesting journey!

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    Worship Committee
    The summer of 2016, the Worship Committee has prepared an informal Worship 'Round the Table series that lets us examine Luke 1:76-79. We listen to speakers, discuss the verses, and share our thoughts on this blog.

    Steve Ramer, FCMF Pastor

    Steve would like folks to share their thoughts as they embark on their 2016 Lenten journey!

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