Reading the urgent prayer requests coming from friends in Lebanon recently, I thought of the preparation for Easter challenge we issued a few weeks ago.
We are moving quickly toward Easter — it’s April 5 this year. As we prepare our hearts to observe Resurrection Sunday and the days of Holy Week leading up to Easter, would you be open to a bit of Lenten-type fasting this year?
Calmness, intentionality and awareness may indeed be the key — the key to how we respond to what’s coming up next or whether we see the opportunities the Lord places in our paths.
How could I be so calm and quiet amid all the commotion around me, I wondered. My schedule and pending deadlines could certainly rival any one of theirs.
As we mark the birth of our Savior through the Christmas season, let’s relax into the fullness of His grace through faith and allow His light to shine as we go — showcasing peace, love, joy and hope.
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