TLCC News & Notes

MADELLA’S MOMENT

Are you finding that in this Lenten journey, life seems thinner than usual? Are you finding it more difficult than you anticipated to stay focused?  Are you finding it tough to hear God calling you to change and grow?  You are not alone!

 One of the ways we respond to God’s call to change and grow in love is through prayer. In prayer, we ask the question: “God, who are you calling me to become?”

 Prayer provides another practice that helps us respond to God’s love and grace and gives us a tool that we can use to stay in relationship with our loving Creator. God loves us and calls us into relationship. Prayer, talking to God, is one way we respond to this offer.

It is important to remember that prayer does not change God, it changes us!

Prayer is, after all, communicating with God.  And there are several ways to do that:  maybe try one of these this Lenten Season and see if it helps your Godly focus!

* sing a song      *write a letter   *draw a picture    *sit quietly listening  *listen to music

And, don’t forget the five finger prayer….

• Friends and Family: Thumb (people who are close to you) — These are your close friends and family, often the first people you think about when you pray. Give thanks to God and ask his protection on your parents, siblings, friends, and classmates.

• Leaders and Teachers: Pointer (people who point the way) — These are leaders in your life, such as teachers and pastors. Offer God your thanksgiving for them and ask him to help them in their important work.

• Government Leaders and Those in Authority: Tall Finger (people in authority) — The big people in the world need prayer too. Ask God to give wisdom to our government, military, and police.

• In Need of God's Help: Ring Finger (people who are weak) — This is your weakest finger. We should remember others who are sick, live in poverty, or are treated badly. Pray that Jesus will give them new strength.

• Yourself: Pinky or Little Finger (your own needs) — God wants to hear your needs too, especially when you put others first. Pray for your own growth in mind, body, and spirit.

Praying for all of you this Lenten Season.

Blessings,  

Madella