I already posted today, (don't get used to such consistency!) but I just wanted to put up a little note about Lent...
Lent is a time for reflection, fasting, and prayer that lasts for 40 days and leads up to the Easter season in which we celebrate the Resurrection of our Lord. I never used to obsesrve this time much, but at Moody it is encouraged that students embrace a rich time of devotion to the Lord in order to look forward to the coming celebration of Easter.
How I'm celebrating..
- More intentionality concerning prayer ( In the mornings before classes I will go up to the roof of my dorm building to pray for the city of Chicago and others in my life.)
- Fasting- ( On Fridays and Saturdays I will practice somewhat of a fast for a portion of that day..I havn't thought this all the way through yet..tomorrow is Friday though, so I better get on that..)
- Reading- (By Easter, I would like to have read through the gospels at least once...Spring break should help my ability to do this with all my other work!)
Participating in these things by no means makes me more spiritual..They are simply observances which allow me to more intentionally identify myself with the devotions and sufferings of Christ before he went to his death. I encourage you to choose something to give up or to do in addition to your original schedule..it has already been such a rewarding and precious time for me!
Happy Lent!
I am very happy to say that Lent has taken on an importance for this year as well. It has already been bearing fruit. I'm glad Moody also encourages this time of preparation for the best day of our lives.. I'm jealous of your rooftop prayer spot. I'm also being intentional in my prayers and i have adopted a nice little idea from a friend. lighting a candle during time in the Word or in prayer. A simple connection between the tongues of fire in Acts symbolizing the presence of the Spirit. I like it :) enjoy your roof!
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