Psalm 128
1 Happy is everyone who fears the Lord,
who walks in his ways.
2 You shall eat the fruit of the labour of your hands;
you shall be happy, and it shall go well with you.
3 Your wife will be like a fruitful vine
within your house;
your children will be like olive shoots
around your table.
4 Thus shall the man be blessed
who fears the Lord.
5 The Lord bless you from Zion.
May you see the prosperity of Jerusalem
all the days of your life.
6 May you see your children’s children.
Peace be upon Israel!
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FASTING
Far from a behavior-modification program, the discipline of self-denial helps remind us that we belong to God and ultimately, only God can satisfy our desires. It can also be a way of making room and clearing away the "stuff" that can so easily clutter our lives and crowd out space for reflection. Consider abstaining from a particular food, social media, or t.v. and/or consider taking part in our Hungry for Change fast.
So the journey of Lent is an inward journey, but not one that is done alone. It's a journey together.