Lenten Discipline

Question: Do I have to give something up for Lent?
Short answer: No, but you can. Another alternative, add something!
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Take time every morning to read scripture. Here’s two great apps to use is Daily Lectio and Pray as You Go.

 Begin your day in prayer. Instead of listening to the radio in the car, pray…or pray at stop lights. Simply tell God what’s on your heart, it’s an ongoing conversation. Don’t forget to listen for God’s reply.

 Read, instead of watching TV. Join us on Thursday evenings at St. Andrew for soup and our book study.

Help your community. Sign up to serve at Oasis, start a diaper drive, collect hygiene products for women’s’ shelters, or pet food for Ruff Road Rescue. Sign up to walk with us for the Coldest Night of the Year (24 Feb) and donate to Portsmouth Volunteers for the Homeless. 

Reconnect with someone who’s been on your heart. Send cards to folks in the congregation. Reach out to an old mentor and thank them. Send a random text to a friend telling them you appreciate them.  Learn to say I love you.

Spend some time in service to St Andrew. Help organize the fellowship hall, clean the pews, help Nell in the office, spruce up the lawn and flower beds, plant some bulbs.
Make time for your family. Weekly game/movie nights. Put your phone away at dinnertime and talk about your highs and lows for the day.

These are a few ideas, but really all you need to do is look at your life and see the places that are lacking your presence. Whatever you decide to give up or take on, keep Christ at the center of all you do.

Blessings for a Holy Lent. 
I love ALL Y’all!+
Pr. Suzanne