Part of every Lent is the admonition to “read and meditate on God’s Holy Word.” In different faiths “God’s Holy Word” has different meanings, but regardless of one’s faith, the reading and meditating on “God’s Holy Word” is supposed to be part of one’s daily routine.
In these days and times of extremely large TV’s in every bedroom, phones and tablets constantly by our side, I suspect in most households reading “God’s Holy Word.” has become low on our totem pole of priorities. Thus the season of Lent helps provide us a reminder of an important part of our faith, whatever faith we choose to follow.
Consider during Lent a daily routine of picking your Bible, your Koran, your Rumi, your Hebrew scriptures, etc. and reading just a few lines and then meditating on how those words apply to your life today. Hopefully some other book of meditations or poetry also is incorporated into your Lenten routine. You will be surprised how much these moments of exploration refresh.
When we fast, we set our heart on God — a daily reminder that our true needs are only met by his grace. When we meditate on “God’s Holy Word” again our heart is set on God — a daily reminder that his words, in whatever form they take, are the spiritual food our soul craves.
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