The Lenten season is a time of thoughtfulness and reflection, a call to remember who we are, and a time to get back in touch with our souls; our guide to the more of life. And Jesus' life renews all of this in every one of us.
SLIDES GEORGE READ IN OUR GATHERING
Our stories are all stories of searching. We search for a good self to be and for good work to do. We search to become human in a world that tempts us always to be less than human. We search to love and to be loved. And in a world where it is often hard to believe in much of anything, we search to believe in something holy and beautiful and life-transcending that will give meaning and purpose to the lives we live.
Frederick Buechner, The Longing For Home
God knew what he was doing from the very beginning. He decided from the outset to shape the lives of those who love him along the same lines as the life of his Son. The Son stands first in the line of humanity he restored. We see the original and intended shape of our lives there in him.
Romans 8:29, The Message
Jesus was able to listen to each of these voices and knew he was rooted in the strength and peace of divine love that was deeper than any other aim or attempt at significance, meaning, or strength. It is the genius of Jesus. And of us, too.
