Psalm 30:1-8 (9-11)
1 O God, you are my God, I seek you,
my soul thirsts for you;
my flesh faints for you,
as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.
2 So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary,
beholding your power and glory.
3 Because your steadfast love is better than life,
my lips will praise you.
4 So I will bless you as long as I live;
I will lift up my hands and call on your name.
5 My soul is satisfied as with a rich feast,*
and my mouth praises you with joyful lips
6 when I think of you on my bed,
and meditate on you in the watches of the night;
7 for you have been my help,
and in the shadow of your wings I sing for joy.
8 My soul clings to you;
your right hand upholds me.
9 But those who seek to destroy my life
shall go down into the depths of the earth;
10 they shall be given over to the power of the sword,
they shall be prey for jackals.
11 But the king shall rejoice in God;
all who swear by him shall exult,
for the mouths of liars will be stopped.
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FASTING
Far from a behavior-modification program, the discipline of self-denial helps remind us that we belong to God and ultimately, only God can satisfy our desires. It can also be a way of making room and clearing away the "stuff" that can so easily clutter our lives and crowd out space for reflection. Consider abstaining from a particular food, social media, or t.v. and/or consider taking part in our Hungry for Change fast.
So the journey of Lent is an inward journey, but not one that is done alone. It's a journey together.