Infinitum Lent JourneySample

Last week we talked about Jesus and generosity. Even as followers of Jesus, it’s difficult for us to practice living open-handed in a closed-fisted culture.

PRAY
From hands clenched to hands open

Lord, I confess I spend too much time desperately trying to hold onto what I believe to be mine.

I confess I am fooled into thinking that I am defined by what I have and do.

I confess these hands do not reflect how You lived and how I have experienced You.

Instead, I choose to hold my hands open. I choose to receive from You and give to others today.

I choose generosity.

REFLECT
How has God been generous with you? How can you offer that same generosity to others?

ACT
1. Throughout the day, use sticky notes to jot down what you’re thanking God for. At the end of the day, post the sticky notes around your home as a reminder of these gifts for when you’re threatened by disappointments that would undermine your trust in God.

2. Just today, fast from something that brings temporary satisfaction or pleasure (treats, coffee, entertainment). Give it the time and space you would spend on that thing to time in solitude with God and notice what emerges in your heart and spirit (whether good or bad).