Wednesday, February 27, 2013

 

Lenten Reflections
Christian Formation Commission
Greetings!

Thank you for joining us in prayer and reflection during this season of Lent. We will travel through daily scripture, reflection and prayer.  Additional people have been joining us each day. Please feel free to forward these reflections to others. We invite you to explore the other resources of the season found at the bottom of the page as we continue the journey together.
  
Christian Formation Commission

Scripture 

 

You created me and put me together.  Make me wise enough to learn what you have commanded.

 

Your worshipers will see me, and they will be glad that I trust your word.  Your decisions are correct, and you were right to punish me.

 

I serve you, Lord.  Comfort me with your love, just as you have promised.

 

I love to obey your Law!  Have mercy and let me live.

 

Put down those proud people who hurt me with their lies, because I have chosen to study your teachings.

 

Let your worshipers come to me so they will learn to obey your rules. Let me truly respect your laws, so I won't be ashamed.

 

Psalm 119: 73-80 (Contemporary English Version)

Reflection
 

About ten years ago, Rick Warren's book, A Purpose Driven Life was quite popular. In it he divided the Christian life into five areas; worship, education, fellowship, service and evangelism. This section of the longest chapter in the Bible helps me understand what Mr. Warren's purpose is. We all need to review these five areas in our lives to make us more rounded followers of Christ.

Prayer 
 

Dear God, Help us to remember every day,

that our whole faith filled life includes worship,

education, service, fellowship and evangelism.

 In Jesus's name we pray. Amen.

 

The Christian Formation Commission invites you to click these links and explore more resources:

 

 

         

  

Lenten Study Resource - Fill Me, Use Me...for the Work of Ministry from the Office of Black Ministries, The Episcopal Church

 

Resources for Lent  - from Episcopal Relief and Development 

 

Resources for Lent 2012 - from GodSpace  

 

Praying Lent 2012 - from Creighton University (A Jesuit Catholic University)  

   

Holy Week and Good Friday Resources - from The Episcopal Church   

         

Prayers and Liturgies for Lent - from Faith and Worship   

 

Feeding and Fasting-Reflections for the Lenten Season - from CREDO 

 

Meditations written by Young Adults - from The Episcopal Church Office of Young Adult & Campus Ministries

 

Resources for Lent - from "Vital Practices" - Episcopal Church Foundation

 

Lenten Giving Calendar - from Jenifer Gamber

 

Lenten Resources - from Building Faith

 

Lent and Easter Ideas to Use at Home - from Barnabas in Churches (UK)

 

Labyrinth for Lent - from Barnabas in Churches (UK)

 

Lent and Easter Plays for Children - from Skiturgies  

 

 

 

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