Spirit to Spirit Writing Project
The word Lent comes 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
HELLO MARY MAGDALENE
ReplyDeleteBy Marlene Obie
Mary Magdalene, I’m so happy to meet you.
I’ve come a long way from the future to tell you;
take heart!
The rumors and manipulations of your identity
and past may continue far into history,
but the implications of your mentioned presence
in the Gospel ministry of Jesus will immerge
with inspiration and encouragement for women.
I didn’t come though in order to return
with the exclusive story to satisfy inquiring minds.
I’m just here to listen as a friend.
Go ahead, vent and grieve;
it’s all off the record.
Laugh, cry, rage, remember.
And breathe.
I have plenty of time to listen.
I’ll prepare the meal.
For now, we’ll just sit.
Long pause
(I did say it was off record, remember)
We sit together, sometimes in silence,
sometimes sharing a story.
We cook together (A good thing,
given my rusty open fire cooking skills.)
And dine with wine;
and sense His presence among us two.
I share my chocolate and depart.
so inviting! (Pastor Larry)
ReplyDeleteMarlene, I look for your comments. They are always so insightful and inspiring. May I join you and Mary in your conversations? Clarene Aitken
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