It’s been a couple years since I wrote an entire devotional series for Lent. Lately, I have felt a gentle nudge to do so again.
As the nudge became a clearly undeniable push, I asked the Holy Mover what direction to take. I keep coming back to Resurrection morning and Mary’s encounter the unrecognizable Jesus. Jesus asks her, “Who are you looking for?” (John 20:15a)
In Advent I focus on being prepared, being ready for the coming of Jesus. Lent is a time for focus, but for me it is also about surrender, giving, and working to deepen my faith relationship. That fits so well with the question Jesus asked of Mary.
Who am I looking for?
How am I looking? Am I satisfied with a glance? A nod in God’s direction?
In Proverbs we read: without vision the people perish. (Proverbs 29:18)
Paul prayed for the Ephesian believers: I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people. (Ephesians 1:18)
We cannot see what we don’t look for.
This Lenten season I want a vision. I don’t want to mistake Jesus for a gardener. I want to see Jesus all the way.
Will you journey with me? We’ll start on Wednesday morning.
(Having difficulty adding pictures. I apologize for the initial absence of visual prompts…somehow seems ironically appropriate. Helps to read the instructions. Also a multi-level lesson learned. T)
Pot of Manna 
Looking forward to this Tina. I really need to do some refocusing at this point in my life. Thanks
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Billi Janet, thanks for joining the journey! Many blessings!
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