Shrove Tuesday

The word "shrove" comes from "shrive" which is to confess...

I have been much too worried lately, about things within God's control, not mine

I have let anger build up in me, and out over trivial matters

I have used my words for death, rather than life

I have been ungrateful

I am using other methods to measure myself and worth, other than God's

I have not been present for Zoe and David as I would like

I have been unforgiving

I have been self focused and success focused

I have not been truly seeing, or hearing

So I am quite relieved that Lent is soon upon me! And with it, my intentions to...

FAST from outside and negative inside measures of my worth and who I am, instead focusing on who God says I am in scripture, and also to listen for His words of love during this season, and to fast from quick reactions, but to respnd with mercy and grace

PRAY because I put my trust in my prayers finding a listening and receptive ear, for myself my family, the world and concerns on my heart. for this binding prayer to meditate on and sink deep in:

I bind my mind to the mind of Christ

I bind my heart to the deep love of God

I bind my feet to the path you have called for my life

I bind my hands to receive all that you have for me, and to bless all they touch.

ALMSGIVING through non-financial ways such as truth -telling encouragement, smiles, craft work :) and time.

May God enrich your Lent and your lives!!