Lent 2018 Photo a Day: Commission

Commission

This angel seems to be directing us as he gazes down, sending us out on a mission to do your work and share your message. Lord, on this Easter morning, let me embrace this commission to spread your Word.

Lent 2018 Photo a Day: Proclaim

Proclaim

Christ's passion is proclaimed in the beauty of glass and light. Grant me the wisdom and strength to proclaim my faith and share the message of Easter. 

Lent 2018 Photo a Day: Enemy

Enemy

I watch my mother struggle as she ages. Time has become her enemy. Lord, grant us the strength to fight the enemies of your message and love: the hate and cruelty that seems to be growing in our world.

Lent 2018 Photo a Day: Wash

Wash

the rain has washed the sky clean, and left us the gift of a rainbow. Lord, wash away my sins and help me brighten the world with color and light. 

Lent 2018 Photo a Day: Love

Love

Someone leaves these little love tokens on trees along the running path in a local park. I am so touched when I see one, and wonder about the giver, the recipient, and their story. Lord, let me spread love like this--with joy and without the need for recognition from the world.

Lent 2018 Photo a Day: Chosen

Chosen

Just as I chose one book from a shelf filled with possibilities, you have chosen to love us and redeem us. Thank you for choosing me, Lord.

Lent 2018 Photo a Day: Resolve

Resolve

So many possible shades to choose from! Lord, help me to conquer my indecision and procrastination. Help me resolve to act instead of equivocate.

Lent 2018 Photo a Day: Blessing

Blessing

These butterflies felt like a message of hope. Lord, help me recognize all the blessings in my life. Let me see the wonders.

Lent 2018 Photo a Day: Joy

Joy

Spring is here, and the riot of gorgeously-scented sweet peas in my garden fills me with joy. Lord, thank you for the beauties of nature, and for those moments of joy that pierce the heart and remind me that life is good.

Lent 2018 Photo a Day: Turn

Turn

This may not be the typical season for it, but this lovely leaf has decided to turn from green to a whole palette of colors. Lord, let me turn as well, into a more beautiful version of me, inside and out.