“He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with God?” (Micah 6:8)
Reflection for Lent
As we enter this time of Lent, it is a perfect time to contemplate our responsibility as Christians. Being a Christian includes kindness, compassion, and charity extended to all. So often we think our obligation ends with helping, supporting, and identifying with fellow Christians, but Jesus taught us to love, respect, and care for all those in need. At this time, I always remember a paragraph from the poem “The Ancient Mariner” by Samuel Taylor Coleridge:
He prayeth best, who loveth best
All things both great and small;
For the dear God who loveth us,
He made and loveth all.
During this time of Lent, let us renew our commitment to Jesus remembering that he included all and demonstrated devotion by extending good will, justice, empathy, and love to all.
Prayer: Dear God, during this time of Lent, let us renew our commitment to Jesus remembering that He included all and demonstrated devotion by extending good will, justice, and love to everyone. In this troubled world, let us shed light by doing good deeds and giving love and respect to all. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
Nory Smith
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