For your consideration……
Today is the first day of Lent. Much of our focus is about giving up something. Our message today focuses on the intent and about “adding to”.
When we give something up for lent, we in essence, force ourselves to pause and think about our relationship with our God each time we crave what we have given up. That pause and focus on God is the important part.
We are reminded today that the “add is as important as the take away” when the intent is increasing our spirituality. We are asked to consider adding spiritual reading or doing a good deed each day. We could commit to adding a greeting to a stranger each day. Maybe we could add creating a positive affirmation each day. What about committing to a moment of silence and prayer? Perhaps this is a good time to volunteer for a good organization.
You get the picture. It is about the intent of increasing our spirituality and relationship with God.
That is the HOPE. And so it is.
Bit by bit, piece by piece, HOPE by HOPE action steps anyone can take……
-Meditate/pray….. focus on your intention.
-Drink lots of water.
-Get outdoors and take in at least 10 deep breaths.
-Create a spiritual “add”.
What made me smile yesterday…….
-Sun.
-Teaching with a great partner.
-A good nap.
-Finally getting to talk to my Alex.
Love, Blessings and Gratitude,
Rev. Chris
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