Last week I listened to an excellent podcast from one of my regulars in the podcast rotation, We Can Do Hard Things. Actor Dan Levy provided funny, insightful commentary on the topic of “No One Knows What They’re Doing.” I felt relieved once I heard the title of the show:) In particular, I welcomed Dan’s reflective insights into grief; Dan stated, “Grief is not about resolution, it’s about loving your way through it.”
This morning I was pleased to read the below Lenten reflection in my inbox. I’m on a red eye flight tomorrow to spend time with family and also travel for work throughout the week ahead. I hope this excerpt grounds me, and you, in the importance of taking the time for reflection in the midst of all the business. Blessings on your week ahead!
“Letting This Lent Be God’s”
by Marina Berzins McCoy
A Lent of following God’s lead must be grounded in prayer. We can listen for the voice of God and let ourselves be surprised by what the call in Lent might be. Perhaps we not only contribute to our paper rice bowls with alms for the poor, but also feel God calling us to undertake service work where we build relationships with a community of people outside our comfortable social circles. Or maybe fasting this year means not only the obligatory fasts, but also fasting from judgment when I do not know the inner workings of another’s heart. Perhaps God is calling me to add in a different form of prayer: a few minutes of silence on my lunch break at work, or praying as a family just before the children are tucked into bed.
Or perhaps we will feel the call of God out of the blue in Lent to follow God into some new place. Are we open to letting this Lent be God’s and not our own?
Keeping the Faith 