Sunday Readings: Genesis 9.8-15; 1 Peter 3.18-22; Mark 1.12-15
“Immediately after his baptism the Spirit drove Jesus into the desert.”
(Mark 1.12)
Every Lent we tend to own up to our self-destructive habits and recommit to become more kind, loving, and prayerful, to say nothing of healthier. What if it is our affections that pull us more strongly to accomplish our dreams than the ascetic disciplines we often consider?
What if our senses are not the problem, leading us into temptation at every side, but are the catalysts for meeting the people in our lives? The senses are doorways to community. They stir our memories of connections with others and open our hearts to those we see, hear, and touch each day.
What if we need to fall in love again with those closest to us, giving them time and ear to reengage? What if we make a point this Lent to do with family and friends what unfailingly brings us joy and recharges our batteries?
With whom or what might you fall in love again this Lent?
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