Good March Disciples,
Lent is one of those seasons. There are some people who view it as a somber or even a silent season. Then there are others who view it as a time to repent. A time for taking the time and making a list of personal sins and asking for forgiveness. Maybe you are looking to leave behind certain behaviors and setting some new priorities. What I am saying is this: that the season of Lent gives each one of us plenty of time to contemplate.
One of my favorite authors is Thomas Merton, he was known for writing around the topic of contemplation. Here is how he describes what contemplation is about. “Contemplation is the highest expression of man’s intellectual and spiritual life…It is spiritual wonder. It is spontaneous awe at the sacredness of life, of being. It is a vivid realization of the fact that life and being in us proceed from an invisible, transcendent and infinitely abundant source. Contemplation is, above all, awareness of the reality of that source”
So let me ask you a question to help you all begin our Lenten journey together.
What tool do you use to get you into a contemplation mindset?
If you are like me, music is probably one of the best tools. You see music can change your focus, it can change your attitude, and having the right type can play with your emotions. That is why this Lenten season, during our Wednesday night worship, we will be looking into Psalms, which are songs and poems within themselves. When read, they can bring about emotions, they can change your hearts and minds. So please consider joining us for worship starting March 5th at 6 pm. And don’t forget that there will also be a light soup and bread supper starting at 5:15.
As I end, I hope you all are enjoying the spring-like weather. I am sure winter isn’t over yet, but let’s enjoy it while we can.
God Bless,
Pastor Greg Leslie
