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

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Rules

Lenten Prompt #16
What are some of the rules that you personally live by?
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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 13, 2015 at 8:28 PM

    “There is no one out there who does not consider themselves a person”.

    I heard this quote many years ago and I think of it often. It reminds me that everyone we meet has a sense of self-awareness, not matter who they are nor their station in life. It reminds me to treat all with respect and compassion.

    Pat Mason

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  2. UnknownMarch 17, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    I Try (as I have for several to get this post to go through):
    To remember God is inside of everyone
    To listen and think before I speak
    To have kinder thoughts towards to those who are impatient with me because I drive at the speed limit.
    To be on time, but not get overly stressed when I am running late.
    To remember that everyone is carrying baggage that affects them.
    To change the rules as I learn and grow.
    To try new experiences, creative pursuits, but not those likely to break a bone.

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  3. UnknownMarch 17, 2015 at 9:35 AM

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