Navigating LentWhat an unforeseen time in uncharted territory all in the midst of a season we already experience as wilderness. It’s as if Lent has been placed on steroids- fasting from all kinds of normal life whether that be work, socializing over drinks, eating out, and all the harder fasting that people are being hit with loss of jobs, loss of routine, loss of physical contact with people outside our immediate family. The fasting and losses are growing. Though I genuinely believe God did not cause this situation, I do trust God is with us in it and through it individually and collectively. How might we have our eyes opened by God to see His presence in this time, the healing that may come from seeing, and what is ours to do in this chaotic, stressful, anxious time? I hope you’ll all continue to pray & meditate for your own centeredness and grounding (those around you will thank you!), stay in contact with those you care about, try to keep a lightness in your being and your laughter active, and be mindful of whatever God may put before you to do once you can see it. May you be able to access the peace of God which surpasses all understanding in every moment whether you see you “need it” or not. Caroline
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