Lent: A Season of Hope
The strange thing about the season of Lent is that we often interpret it to be a season of doom and gloom. Yet for us, it is more authentically the season of preparation for the death and resurrection of Jesus. We are invited to think about how we to prepare for these events.
How can we empty ourselves to find space to love and bring hope to others? We may have to think about how to love others in a new way.
How can I empty myself of some of my anxiety to find hope? There have been stories of hope all over: the blue skies in Wuhan, the clear water in the Venice canals, the healthcare workers caring tirelessly even with great personal risk, and the creative ways people are avoiding isolation. Reminding myself of these moments helps fill some of my mental space with hope and encourages me to find ways to bring hope to others through new forms of digital ministry as we are learning from our many Zoom experiences.
This season invites us all into finding hope and working towards love in new and significant ways as we prepare for the coming Easter season. My prayer is that you have a hope-filled Lent.
