We believe memorizing scripture is one of the best ways to carry the Word of our God with us wherever we go—to have God-breathed truth, instruction and reproof in our hearts and minds as we live unto Him each day.
This week we’ve chosen a call to cling to this Lenten season.
“Return to the LORD your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love”
– Joel 2:13, ESV
Write this verse down—copy it twenty time if that helps! Post it on your mirror or at your desk, in your car or on the fridge—anywhere you’ll see it often. Save the image below as your phone’s lock screen so you can read these words of truth throughout the day.
We want to be a community that is intentional about scripture memorization. Will you join us?
I love the movie ‘return to me’ where Minnie driver plays a girl who receives a heart transplant and falls in love with the donors husband. When they find out it’s traumatic for both of them and they end things. The guy realizes soon that he will never be the same without the one who has his heart so he travels to find her in Italy and they live happily ever after. I think in life we are shocked sometimes to know that God always pursues us and only wants us to know him and return to him and enter Into the waltz with him tons.
Reminded of the prodigal son from this verse. Love how Jesus spoke in tangible ways that we could relate to even though he’s so out of this world. He does not treat us as our sins deserve. Return to the Lord! Somehow God fearing yet God loving. No matter what He is good!
Reading these post and a lot of our sisters are in pain right now! I am praying for strength for you and for our God to bless you and shed some light thru these tough times! I recently had an experience were I needed strength … I prayed and prayed for strength and I was blown away by his physical warmth and strength it gives me chills! We are not always alone sisters, and we can’t do it alone!! Give it all to Him!
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This verse has always been well known to me. In the Divine Liturgy this is a part, and I can sing it my head…what a comforting verse.
I have never participated in a Lent Season study. However I was looking for something to draw ,e closer to God because I’m in so much pain and turmoil in my life right now. I’m physically, emotionally and mentally drained. I feel as if my life is falling apart right before my eyes. And my faith is so being tested. Day by day in participating in the Lent Study I find a encouraging word to get me through another day.
I’m so sorry you’re having a hard time – God wants you to
Draw closer to him in this time and lean on him. Cast all your cares on him and he will keep you afloat x
I’m sorry you’re navigating such a difficult season in your life. I’ve just (sort of) come out of such a season and my heart aches for you. Be encouraged in the fact that you feel called to God. Cling to that calling. Only through Him do we have any hope of recovery. I will be praying for you sweet girl.
Trust in The Lord