Now the Lenten journey begins. In some Christian churches it begins with the mark of ash on the forehead. This year may your journey through Lent be marked not just with outward expression; the fasting and abstinence, the generous giving, but even more so may your heart be marked and transformed by Him and your gaze lifted to the Lord 🙏

 “Yet even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; and rend your hearts and not your garments.” Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and he relents over disaster.”

Joel 2:12-13

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