March 8

Lent is a time for discipline, for confession, for honesty, not because God is mean or fault- finding or finger-pointing but because he wants us to know the joy of being cleaned out, ready for all the good things he now has in store.

N.T. Wright

March 8

Below are some ways you can participate in The Lent Journey with the Northeastern Seminary & Roberts Wesleyan Community.

Readings

Scripture

Now my soul is troubled. And what should I say: ‘Father, save me from this hour’? No, it is for this reason that I have come to this hour. Father, glorify your name.” Then a voice came from heaven, “I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.
John 12:27-28

Todays Scripture Reading

Active Reflection

Journaling

Explore drawing a picture, photographing an image or writing a poem that captures something significant about your time with God. Let this creative act be a reminder of your time with God today.

 

Prayer

Ask and Reflect

Pray slowly over two verses in today's reading. What words or images move you? Consider: Who is God for me? How does God see me?

 

Active Reflection

Meditation

Listen to the Pray as you Go Daily Meditation for March 8th. 

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Active Reflection

Join The Conversation

Write your thoughts on the Lent 2025 Padlet.

Lent 2025 Padlet