The Cross

The Cross of Jesus is an emblem of triumph. 

It stands as the symbol of the supreme overcoming.

 The Christ in me crosses out all error and reveals the Truth of eternal life. 

I deny the self that I may unite with the selfless. 

I give up the mortal that I may attain the immortal. I dissolve the thought of the 

physical body that I may realize the spiritual body

A Lenten Prayer

William Arthur Ward (1921-1994)

A lenten prayer

Fast from judging others; feast on the Christ indwelling in them.

Fast from emphasis on differences; feast on the unity of all life.

Fast from apparent darkness; feast on the reality of light.

Fast from words that pollute; feast on phrases that purify.

Fast from discontent; feast on gratitude.

Fast from anger; feast on patience.

Fast from pessimism; feast on optimism.

Fast from worry; feast on trust.

Fast from complaining; feast on appreciation.

Fast from negatives; feast on affirmatives.

Fast from unrelenting pressures; feast on unceasing prayer.

Fast from hostility; feast on nonviolence.

Fast from bitterness; feast on forgiveness.

Fast from self-concern; feast on compassion for others.

Fast from personal anxiety; feast on eternal truth.

Fast from discouragement; feast on hope.

Fast from facts that depress; feast on truths that uplift.

Fast from lethargy; feast on enthusiasm.

Fast from suspicion; feast on truth.

Fast from thoughts that weaken; feast on promises that inspire.

Fast from idle gossip; feast on purposeful silence.

Gentle God, during this season of fasting and feasting, gift us with your presence

so we can be a gift to others in carrying out your work. 

Amen.

 

William Arthur Ward (1921-1994)

(American author, educator, motivational speaker)

A Prosperity Practice for Lent

Give up buying what you can't afford for lent.

Pretzels originated in Europe during the Middle Ages. A monk was making unleavened bread for Lent with flour and water because eggs, milk and lard were not consumed as part of the Lenten fast. He twisted some of the dough into the shape of people praying with both arms folded across their chests.(can you see it?)  He decided it would be a perfect treat for children learning to say their prayers. He called the treats pretiola, the Latin word for "little reward."

Love Wins, an Interview with Rob Bell

Take a moment with this interview. As you spend this Lenten season getting to know God's presence a little better you may enjoy this discussion.
God Bless You
John
Rob Bell--Love Wins  http://livestre.am/F4gw

Watch live streaming video from lovewins at livestream.com

Lent 2011, Let Go, Let God

As we begin our journey through Lent you may wish to use the Unity booklet Let Go, Let God as part of your daily practice. click here for the booklet. 

You can download it or it can be mailed to you.

God bless you on your Journey through Lent.

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