Lent Day 16 Psalm 95: 3-5 For the Lord is the great God, the great King above all gods. In his hand are the depths of the earth, and the mountain peaks belong to him.   The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land.   REFLECTION The scripture reminds me of all the beauty that God has created for us to enjoy and be in awe of. The mountains are always such a wonder with all of them being unique with peaks and valleys creating their own special beauty. When I hike in the...

Lent Day 15 Ephesians 2:17-20 He came and preached peace to you who were far away and peace to those who were near.    For through him we both have access to the Father by one Spirit.  Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household,    built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone.   REFLECTION In this letter to the Ephesians, Paul is stating that all...

Lent Day 14 Psalm 95: 1-2 Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.   REFLECTION This Psalm feels joyful and happy. Our Lord is our rock, and we should rejoice and give thanks.  Reflection by Donny and Mandy CONSIDER Music and songs are relaxing. The choir at church sounds nice and makes people happy. PRAYER Pray for people to enjoy the music and share in the joy that...