Scripture:
to undo the heavy
burdens, to let the oppressed go free,
and that you break
every yoke?
Is it not to share
your bread with the hungry,
and that you bring
to your house the poor who are cast out;
when you see the
naked, that you cover him..." Isaiah 58:6, 7
Reflection:
Prayer,
fasting and almsgiving, though emphasized and focused upon more
during the Lenten season, should be part of the normal Christian
experience. During Lent some of us "give up" certain
things: meat, chocolate, TV, smoking, alcohol and any number of other
things. Some do it out of some sense of obligation, while others, out
of a sincere heart, truly seek to use this time to draw closer to
God. Remember: what you do for Lent is far less important that why
you do it. As you fast in some way this Lenten season, may God become
more real to you and may your faith become more sure. May you see in
yourself and others, bonds broken, burdens lifted and the oppressed
set free.
Prayer:
Lord
God, we commit this Lenten season to you. May our motives be pure and
sincere. Use us in some way to meet the needs of others during this
time. As we fast in some way and experience certain levels of hunger,
may our greatest hunger be to know you more. In your mercy, grant
that the more we know you, the more we see those bonds broken,
burdens lifted and the oppressed set free. For your glory. Amen.
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