Pastor’s Epistle: February 2012

Finding time this Lent to reflect, re-focus on God

Christmas may be over but the remembrance of Jesus’ life continues. Ash Wednesday marks the start of the season of Lent. The 40 days of Lent are a time when many Christians prepare for Easter by observing a period of fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline.

In our world today, it is often difficult for us to find time — let alone take time — to engage in any kind of meaningful reflection and self-examination. Reflection, however, doesn't need to be a long period of time for it to have value. Hence, I would like to offer you the following ideas about how you can incorporate into your busy life sometime this Lenten Season to re-focus on God:

• Stop. Just stop what you're doing, breathe deeply, and listen. Take a minute in between your daily activities. As you’re sitting at the red light, riding on the elevator, waiting for the tub to fill. Use that time to push the stop button on your life.
• Observe. Take a quick look at yourself. Are you too Worried, Hungry, Angry or Tired? Are there things that need to be added, dropped or changed in your life?
• Take action. Ask yourself, “What am I called to do right now? What is God expecting of me in this moment? Where is God leading me?”

Try it out this Lenten season. Who know what God will reveal.

Blessings,

Pastor Vic