Lent, my old friend... (Year 2, Day 1)

Last year I kicked off Lent by preaching at chapel on Ash Wednesday. Then I was faithful (pun intended) in my Lenten practices and made it through Rachel Hackenberg's book Writing to God.

This year, I'm starting Lent with a sermon on the 1st Sunday of Lent. Very nervous but it doesn't actually have much to do with Lent, lol. I'll post it here afterward. (But like for reals, not like I said I would post my chapel last year and then didn't.)

But, as I was trying to decide what practice to try this year, I decided that I would like to revisit Hackenberg's book and see the difference--if any--a year has made in how I react and write my responses to her prompts.

So, here's the first one:

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-3

 Dear Rachel,
Do more than tread water.
Do more than stay afloat.
Do more.

 Do more than what you're supposed to do,
What you think you should do,
What is expected.

 Don't get stale.

 You were gloriously made.
Live gloriously.
Shine brightly.

 Strive for the best.

 Not do more as in, say yes to more things.
Don't be overworked,
Take on too many projects,
Juggle too many tasks, 

 But be authentic.
Live life to its fullest.
The way I intended for you.

 Do more than tread water.

 Make it all the way across.

Love,
God
Peace & Hugs,
Rachel

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