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
Reaching Out (or “From Christmas to Easter”) by Pastor Larry P Morris
ReplyDeleteThe Babe,
held in his father arms
reached out
as if to touch and find and grasp.
There was a safety in his reaching out
as strong arms held him.
There was a boldness in finding,
when his father was right there.
Soon enough Jesus wouldn’t be a babe
and even then,
He would still be reaching out,
He would often be touching,
and He would usually be finding
those who were lost.
Although it wasn’t safe,
and the risk was high,
He was still bold
and God’s arms would be just long enough
to find us all.