Monday, February 23, 2009

Under the surface

Rennes, France

Sometimes it is below the surface that one discovers unique patterns, colors, designs, and stories.  Just as this relief has been discovered after meticulous work ... discover the stories that lie under the surface take time.  We often think of getting to know others better but knowing more of what they are inside ... what they think, how they feel, their spiritual lives, their stories.

It even takes time and gentleness to discover the stories that lie within ourselves.
Perhaps as we move into the season of lent ... this is a time when we can dig deep, reflect, explore our stories, discover our unique patterns, colors and designs.

So what is Lent
"Lent is marked by a time of prayer and preparation to celebrate Easter. Since Sundays celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, the six Sundays that occur during Lent are not counted as part of the 40 days of Lent, and are referred to as the Sundays in Lent. The number 40 is connected with many biblical events, but especially with the forty days Jesus spent in the wilderness preparing for His ministry by facing the temptations that could lead him to abandon his mission and calling. Christians today use this period of time for introspection, self examination, and repentance."

What is your story?

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