LEAN INTO LENT DAY 23
(Philippians 4:4-6) Rejoice in the Lord always, again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
This is one of…..
LEAN INTO LENT DAY 22 Photo credit: Desmond Almarales, used with permission
(Isaiah 61:7) Isaiah is prophesying about the year of the Lord’s favor. “Instead of your shame there shall be a double portion; instead of dishonor, they shall rejoice in their lot; therefore in the land they shall possess a double portion; they shall have everlasting…..
LEAN INTO LENT DAY 21 Picture: Desmond Almarales by permission
(Isaiah 43:1-2) God gave Jacob and Israel this promise. We can claim it too: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you. I have called you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers they shall…..
LEAN INTO LENT DAY 20
(Ephesians1:18-21) I do not cease to give thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers, that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him…
Paul, writing to the church at Ephesus, continued in prayer for Christians there……
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rom my newest book, Lean Into Lent, Day 198h lesson:
(Psalm 84:11-12) For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor. No good thing does He withhold from those who walk uprightly. O Lord of hosts, bless the one who trusts in You.
When we know the Creator and Sustainer of the universe, we know nothing…..
From my book, Lean Into Lent, let’s talk about intercessory prayer:
LEAN INTO LENT DAY 17
(Jeremiah 17:14) Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for you are my praise.
Biblical leaders in scripture or prophets were not immune to disease or to trials. They teach us that we, in our situations, are part of…..
From my book, Lean Into Lent: The “day count” of Lent is 40 days. It does not, traditionally, include Sundays. I have chosen four hymns for Sabbaths, considered Little Easters.
WEEK TWO DURING LENT
Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown
Author: E. S. Elliot (1864) Tune: MARGARET (Matthews) Hymnary.org
1 Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown, When Thou camest to earth for me; But in Bethlehem’s home was there found no room…..
LEAN INTO LENT DAY 16
(Ephesians 4:1-3) Walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
The early church was undergoing growing pains, and many conflicting opinions occurred. When Paul…..
LEAN INTO LENT DAY 15
(Psalm 63:6-7) Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise You. So, I will bless you as long as I live; in Your name I will lift up my hands.
There are many ways to worship. Some kneel, some bow, some raise their hands, some dance,…..
from my book Lean Into Lent, Day 14
LEAN INTO LENT DAY 14
(James 1:22, 26) But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves…If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless.
Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this:…..