Lenten Writing Project Reboot 2020! Writers' Reflections in the Wilderness of Lent
Words of Faith
Spirit to Spirit Writing Project
The word Lentcomes from an old English word meaning lengthening of days. In Christianity, it refers to the time before Easter, traditionally observed through repentance and learning. It's a season to be intentional about changing and growing. Some people give up items to create space and time for new life and habits to grow. Instead of giving something up, I invite you to try to commit to answering these writing prompts each of the 40 days of Lent. The discipline it takes to set aside time each day to reflect and write about God and your relationship with spirituality is a journey that you will emerge from with a renewed spirit. Every writer has their own special voice to add to this project, whether poetry, prose, essay, thoughts, lists, or through comments, prayer, and encouragement.
How do I participate? Each day, a writing prompt will be posted. A prompt is a question or statement that is meant to inspire your thoughts in whatever genre you feel moved to write. Post your reflections as a comment under each day's prompt (for further instructions, see 'How To Post' on the right side of the page). It is up to you if you write, read, or pray along with us each of the 40 days of Lent or just drop in from time to time when the spirit moves you to participate. Writing regularly is a discipline that many writers struggle with and this is a way to involve that discipline as a Lenten practice. Through writing and leaving encouraging words for others in this project, we become a supportive spiritual writing community
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Are You There God? It's Me...
Write about seeing God in somewhere - or someone - unexpected. What did you learn?
Word Made Flesh comes to us real Bringing folks who show God’s zeal, They bring love and grace to bear, Often homespun clothes they wear. Yes, Maker loves me, yes, Jesus loves me, Yes, Spirit loves me, the Scriptures tell me so.
Brother Carl a man of God, hugs and kisses ne’er the rod, Always true and never false, with the Spirit he would waltz. Yes, Maker loves me, yes, Jesus loves me, Yes, Spirit loves me, the Scriptures tell me so.
Grandma Astrid knew the Lord, always studied the true Word, Greeted everyone she met, asked them if they tried church yet. Yes, Maker loves me, yes, Jesus loves me, Yes, Spirit loves me, the Scriptures tell me so.
Grandma Anne found ways to serve, every day with style and verve, Loved her family and her friends, even now her counsel wends, Yes, Maker loves me, yes, Jesus loves me, Yes, Spirit loves me, the Scriptures tell me so.
Albert, a fine man we knew, tithed his time, retirement true, Bless’d those around with his great smile, always walked the extra mile; Yes, Maker loves me, yes, Jesus loves me, Yes, Spirit loves me, the Scriptures tell me so.
Brother Jim in God’s real crew, heartfelt care to not a few, Shares the joy of life’s great gift, works to heal, not widen rift. Yes, Maker loves me, yes, Jesus loves me, Yes, Spirit loves me, the Scriptures tell me so.
Look about take note, be ‘ware, loving folk take Spirit’s dare, Each a mark of God’s fine grace, in this day bring love’s trace. Yes, Maker loves me, yes, Jesus loves me, Yes, Spirit loves me, the Scriptures tell me so.
The Rev. Ronald Allen Melver, M.Div. 21 March 2014
Word Made Flesh Moments
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Word Made Flesh comes to us real
Bringing folks who show God’s zeal,
They bring love and grace to bear,
Often homespun clothes they wear.
Yes, Maker loves me, yes, Jesus loves me,
Yes, Spirit loves me, the Scriptures tell me so.
Brother Carl a man of God, hugs and kisses ne’er the rod,
Always true and never false, with the Spirit he would waltz.
Yes, Maker loves me, yes, Jesus loves me,
Yes, Spirit loves me, the Scriptures tell me so.
Grandma Astrid knew the Lord, always studied the true Word,
Greeted everyone she met, asked them if they tried church yet.
Yes, Maker loves me, yes, Jesus loves me,
Yes, Spirit loves me, the Scriptures tell me so.
Grandma Anne found ways to serve, every day with style and verve,
Loved her family and her friends, even now her counsel wends,
Yes, Maker loves me, yes, Jesus loves me,
Yes, Spirit loves me, the Scriptures tell me so.
Albert, a fine man we knew, tithed his time, retirement true,
Bless’d those around with his great smile, always walked the extra mile;
Yes, Maker loves me, yes, Jesus loves me,
Yes, Spirit loves me, the Scriptures tell me so.
Brother Jim in God’s real crew, heartfelt care to not a few,
Shares the joy of life’s great gift, works to heal, not widen rift.
Yes, Maker loves me, yes, Jesus loves me,
Yes, Spirit loves me, the Scriptures tell me so.
Look about take note, be ‘ware, loving folk take Spirit’s dare,
Each a mark of God’s fine grace, in this day bring love’s trace.
Yes, Maker loves me, yes, Jesus loves me,
Yes, Spirit loves me, the Scriptures tell me so.
The Rev. Ronald Allen Melver, M.Div.
21 March 2014