Words of Faith

Words of Faith

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

Saturday, April 12, 2014

Rules

 Pick a strange rule in Leviticus and write about how you can make it relevant and poignant for your life.
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  1. UnknownApril 15, 2014 at 10:32 AM

    Leviticus 19:32 "You shall rise before the aged, and defer to the old, and you shall fear your God. I am the Lord."

    Maybe we aged should take this advice to heart ourselves. Sometimes we are so busy fending off old age, we forget the value age plays in the scheme of things. We have learned so much during our lives. We need to pass this wisdom along , and if we are tripping along on high heels, with dyed hair and age defying makeup, we won't be very convincing.

    Yes! We can look our best. Yes! We can stay in good shape and preserve our health! Yes! We should make an effort, but we should remember too, that we are an example to the younger generation coming up. Let's not focus on trying to hide from old age, but to see how much we can get out of being old. There is a lot to be said for it.

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  2. AnonymousApril 17, 2014 at 8:18 PM

    Well said! If we can embrace it, they won't fear it so much! It has some advantages after all!
    Marlene

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  3. AnonymousApril 19, 2014 at 2:24 PM

    LEVITICUS 3:16b - a favorite
    By Marlene Obie

    Yes, I know it’s only half a verse and out of context, but…..

    All fat is the Lord’s,

    Or in another version:

    All fat belongs to the Lord

    I like that even better,
    Knowing that I’m just holding it for God.
    While I’m hiding it shaming it, deploring its existence,
    God says, "I love this part of you too,
    all of it."

    I could go further,
    but I don’t want to saturate,
    or infatuate.

    It would make this fatuous
    And fatiguing.



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    1. AnonymousApril 20, 2014 at 6:28 AM

      Very fun Marlene! Pastor larry

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  4. UnknownApril 19, 2014 at 10:00 PM

    I love these responses Marlene. I think you are someone I would like to know. Clarene

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