Lent, in the Christian church, is a period of penitential preparation for Easter.
In Western churches it begins on Ash Wednesday, six and a half weeks before Easter, and provides a 40-day period for fasting and abstinence (Sundays are excluded), in imitation of Jesus Christ’s fasting in the wilderness before he began his public ministry.
In Eastern churches Lent begins on the Monday of the seventh week before Easter and ends on the Friday that is nine days before Easter. This 40-day “Great Lent” includes Saturdays and Sundays as relaxed fast days.
So I turned to the Lord God and pleaded with him in prayer and fasting. I also wore rough burlap and sprinkled myself with ashes.
Daniel chapter 9, verse 3, NLT
Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.
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Posts to read and share as you observe Lent
words for Lent – Good news
And before anyone can go and tell them, they must be sent. As the Scriptures say, “How wonderful it is to see someone coming to tell good news!”Messiah selections from the New Testament
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a word for Lent – Glory
Even though Messiah tells the story of Jesus, whose birth, life, and death are recorded in the Bible’s New Testament, many of the lyrics come from the Old Testament, like this passage today from Psalms.
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a word for Lent – Alleluia
Often referred to as the Hallelujah Chorus, this passage is the most recognized part of Handel’s Messiah. If you have ever attended a live performance of Messiah, you probably stood during the singing of the Hallelujah Chorus.
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Sorrow-a word for Lent
Charles Jennens gave George Handel the lyrics to Messiah, verses primarily from Isaiah, Psalms, Paul’s letters to the early church, and Revelation.
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Thank you for sharing your Lent post at SSPS #250. This year I have to pass on fasting due to my recent surgery but will for sure be back at it next year. Shared your post on SM
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I agree Esme, I don’t think fasting is meant to jeopardize our health, that wouldn’t be helpful. It should make us feel better, less stressed, more at peace. So I am “fasting” the news! It’s almost impossible to avoid it entirely, but I am watching and reading much less, and I like it; I may make it permanent.
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I hope you’re able to observe a holy Lent with a deepening awareness of God’s presence in your life. Thank you for sharing this post in the Talent-Sharing Tuesdays Link-Up 54.
Carol
http://www.scribblingboomer.com
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Thanks Carol, I’m trying. It’s easy to let the world’s noise drown out God’s still small voice.
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