A Lenten Embrace: True believers embroider themselves in Faith, Service, and Charitable works
Center of all religious Zeal is God; the core of all Life and Spirit who embraces every contrite heart. An apologetic nature glistens like a Diamond amongst Sapphires. Even though many proclaim Christ as Savior, few can follow His example. True believers embroider themselves in Faith, Service, and Charitable works. For the rest of us a Holistic makeover might help: Eat one-third less, Pray two-thirds more, and give God a Lenten Embrace.
Our Lord will lay waist to whatever is not needed. Then He’ll take every kind note on our behalf and double it; be it music, reading, speaking or writing Gospel He’ll accept it. Next go forth Proclaiming the Good News about Jesus whenever there’s a chance. Many will shun our service, but some will be nourished and spend a moment in prayer. It’s that moment, when people sown in Truth seek God, that our works are sanctified by Christ.
“God you know my folly; my faults are not hidden from you. Let those who wait in hope for you, Lord of Hosts, not be ashamed because of me. Let those who seek you, God of Israel, not be disgraced because of me. For it is on your account that I bear insult, that disgrace covers y face.
I have become an outcast to my kindred, a stranger to my mother’s children. Because zeal for your house has consumed me, I am scorned by those who scorn you. When I humble my Spirit with fasting, this led only to scorn.” (Psalm 69:6-11 NABRE)
Go figure, I should have known too much zeal would scare some into a Corner. Dear Lord, bring our brothers and sisters out of their perspective place; bless them with your Spirit that is lavish and longing for an exotic embrace. Forget being frugal about beliefs brethren, let Christ lead us into His playing Fields.
