Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.  Romans 12:2

How is your Lenten season going?  Did you begin Ash Wednesday with great plans for daily scripture, prayer and fasting?  Are you doing it, or do some days just get too busy?

Truthfully, it is sometimes hard to begin a new routine of prayer and meditation, especially if our daily lives do not (or in many cases, cannot) change.  Yet are there some areas where we are conforming to the demands of the world instead of renewing ourselves?

Paul calls us to be transformed, to allow the Spirit to change us for the better.  The Lenten journey is a great time for this, and if you have not started yet, or got off track, no problem, just begin again.  Keep trying, keep working and allow God to make those changes.

As you travel through these Lenten days, keep your eyes upon the Lord.  Make those little changes that give you more time for God.  Notice God in the budding flowers, the change in the winter sky, the feel of the coming spring.  Find God in the eyes of those around you, even strangers.  Seek the LORD while he may be found; call on him while he is near (Isaiah 55:6).

Peace,

Pastor Bill