Ash Wednesday Thoughts

8 February 2008 by Mandy Sayers.

The service was Wednesday night and I thought it was awesome in every way.  I loved having Pastor Ruth up there imposing ashes with Andy.  She’s a gift and a treasure.

When I consider the commitment we’ve made to pray and work together leading up to the opening of the new building, I’m so excited about what will come of it.

I wanted to share an email I got from Bonnie Smith this morning.
They Should Have Used Tape

The Ash Wednesday Service certainly did put me in the right frame of mind for the season of Lent.  A story comes to mind at this season that I would like to share.

When my first grandchild, Callie, was about 3 ½ years old I was talking to her, asking her what she learned in Sunday School that day.  She looked up at me (of course she had the sweetest expression on her face) and said:  “Nana, did you know that they put stickers on Jesus’ head and pushed it down real hard so that it would stay on?  It made him bleed!  They should have used TAPE.”  At first I commiserated with her and gave her the biggest hug!  Out of the mouths of babes!  I have never forgotten her statement, “They should have used tape.”  She was too young to understand the whole meaning of the Easter story but saw the way He was hurting and thought her idea of using “tape” would at least stop the bleeding.  I might add that Callie was a tape fanatic! Ha! Ha!

When I think of this story I realize that I/We can “stop the bleeding” by being a faithful servant of our Lord Jesus Christ:  by feeding the hungry, clothing the needy, sharing our faith with someone that is hopeless and in despair, praying for the sick and for those who mourn.  We can use our talents to glorify God in our homes, place of worship, schools, workplace and the community.  Sometimes this seems like a tall order.  But, just think if each of us did our part, there might be more peace and love to go around for everyone!  He shed his blood for us, this is the least we can do for Him!

Blessings,
Bonnie

I like the portrait of a church designed to “stop the bleeding” by sharing the love of Christ and making a difference in the world!  As we journey on in Lent, I am so excited to hear what folks discover in the course of their time of prayer.  Post comments and reflections in the 100 Days of Prayer category if you want to!

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