LIVING, LEARNING & LOVING during LENT
Lenten devotionals for March and April. We will focus on a different concept each day of the week: Sundays: Resting/Taking Sabbath Mondays: Fasting Tuesdays: Giving Wednesdays: Serving Thursdays: Praying Fridays: Studying/Learning Saturdays: Celebrating/Playing.
March 23 (Sunday – Resting/Taking Sabbath)
- Scripture: Exodus 31:17 — It is a sign for ever between me and the people of Israel that in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested, and was refreshed.
- Reflection: God rested on the seventh day, creating a rhythm of rest for us. God then made it a guideline for how people may live a sustainable and balanced life. Embrace this gift and let it refresh you.
- Spiritual Practice Prompt: Spend your Sabbath (whether it’s a Sunday or another day of the week that you set aside) connecting with God through nature or reflection.
Song:
- Vienna by Billy Joel: https://youtu.be/3jL4S4X97sQ?si=oZP5BR7CyyurSLK1
- Sabbath Rest perfromed by Queeny of Hearts: https://youtu.be/biuhPNYwvNo?si=Xi4j6hPCK5T6VoKw
- Sabbath by Forgiven: https://youtu.be/pfhqDbb52bE?si=or10gRsCVtaQCyYr
Sabbath is an opportunity to liberate ourselves from the burdens of work and spend time with God. – Wayne Muller
March 23 Daily Devotional