Kyknet Lent Guide 2022Sample

Throughout the Scriptures, there are numerous verses that underline the fact of our belovedness. When joined together to form what I like to call “a personal beloved charter,” they can induce us to see ourselves through the eyes of the Holy One and to feel about ourselves the way God feels. With hearts and minds we begin to grasp that every one of us represents God’s unfolding creation; that the Holy One is continuously attentive to what we are experiencing; and that there are eternal purposes that God has for our lives. Carefully creating such a charter, committing it to memory through regular repetition, in the faith that the Spirit of God is whispering these words in our hidden depths, is one way of recovering the truth of who we are.

Allowing words and images like these to percolate within, indicates our willingness to let God be God in our lives, it affects the way we see ourselves and alerts our hearts to the divine Whisper telling us who we are—not that we will always be able to wholeheartedly receive the truth of our belovedness.

Reflection

Remember one recent experience of being unconditionally loved. As you remember this person’s love, put your hand on your heart, and remind yourself that God loves infinitely more deeply.

Grace

Lord, awaken my heart and mind to who I really am.