By Flossie Peitsch

LENTEN OVERVIEW: There are 40 days in Lent. (Sundays in this period are not counted as Lent.) The term Lent is derived from the word ‘lengthen’ as in ‘the days are getting longer’ in the Northern Hemisphere. Lent, a time of penitence, starts on Ash Wednesday and ends on Maundy Thursday of holy week. The original Lutherans wanted Lent abolished as it is not a Biblical concept. Luther, however, said it was a good time to tell the passion story of Christ. It is traditional to give up something for Lent but it can also follow four (4)

Repentance – self-examination
Prayer – Pray about life issues, including listening to God’s word
Fasting – Limiting or eliminating something you enjoy, as you feel you are led to do
Service – Giving up personal time for others’ benefit

PREPARE: Pick a time when you will not be interrupted. Have beside you your Bible and light a candle. The purpose of the Devos is to momentarily simplify your spirituality in time by focusing on one thought or action. It is meant to bring a new awareness through some of our God-given attributes.

General Daily Outline

[Light the candle]

Say Out-loud
Show me your way, O Lord, that I may walk in your truth.

[Daily Focus]

Say Out-loud
May the blessing of the Holy One who gives us life, the blessing of the Human One who heals our lives, the blessing of the Spirit who enriches our lives, be with us all during this sacred time.

[Extinguish the candle]