Tag: 40 days
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40 Days – Reflections on Lent: Intercession – Days 9 & 10
Maybe it is fitting that such a big word would have a big task. Intercession. To stand in the gap. To fight for somebody when they can’t fight. We can interceed or intervene on behalf of a person with our words and our actions. Some of us have been in an “intervention” and it saved […]
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Reflections on Lent: Man Down…Press On – Day 8
The ancient and wise philospher, Chumbawamba, once said “I get knocked down, But I get up again, You’re never going to keep me down” I have been amazed at my journey so far this Lent. I don’t know what it is this year that is making things so different for me. Maybe it’s the trials […]
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40 Days – Reflections on Lent: Mouth of Life or Death – Day 7
Yesterday was day 6… I took the word from God on day 5 for silence and tried to be mindful of my schedule, not cram any more into and just breathe the breath of God in. I was stressed with work and time and tried hard to keep the meditation of My heart of the […]
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40 Days – Reflections on Lent: Be Still… Requiem – Day 6
Day 6 reminded me to continue in the patter of day 5. It was an opportunity to just exhale. To be quiet. So for me there is nothing that brings an atmosphere of peace and worship into my environment Like Mozart’s “requiem”. If you are reading this… Turn the lights out, press play, and let […]
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40 Days – Reflections on Lent: The Sounds of Silence – Day 5
I spent a lot of time thinking and praying about what the Lord would bring to my heart today. He simple said “SHH”. I hate silence. It is kind of funny to even say that because as a dad of 4 kids I am always complaining like and old fart that I need peace and […]