Lent idea

From Ainsleesmommy over at xanga:

“We went to the Norwood little church around the corner this morning. I want to go for the rest of this season if possible. I haven’t asked Ryan what he thought yet. But the handout today was this:

AS we begin our Lenten journey together let us also enter intoa journey of love together. This will be a six week journey in which we show our love fo r our church, ourself, and others. These weeks will coincide with the weeks of Lent.

First Week:
The Hand of love. Write a letter a day to a friend, someone not related to you, near or faraway. Tell them how much you appreciate them.

Second Week
The Voice of love. Telephone two or three people each day for a short chat, just to say what they mean to you or to say ‘thank you’ or ‘I’m sorry’. Call people you have intended to phone but somehow never have.

Third Week
The Deed of Love. Take something you have made or bought to two or three friends who mean a lot to you, but for whom you rarely express your love. A pie, a plant, an apron, a small remembrance that has your love as a wrapping.

Fourth Week
The Heart of Love. Make a list of at least ten people for whom you will pray daily, include your friends, your enemies, those you don’t particularly like. Forgive them if they have wronged you, and ask forgiveness if you have wronged them.

Fifth Week
The Mind of Love. Use this week to pray for yourself and look inward. Read the book of John. Plan to go to church early on Palm Sunday, to meditate in the sanctuary.

Sixth Week
The Victory of Love. This is the week of celebration. God’s love for us is revealed in many ways. Get outdoors and breateh in the air of spring. Have friends in for dinner and fellowship. Let your joy be full with life, abundant in faith, hope, and love.”

[tags]lent, church, repentance, love[/tags]

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