Friday, March 18

Deuteronomy 10:12-22
Psalms 40, 51, 54
Hebrews 4:11-16
John 3:22-36

“For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12

Lent is a time for us to reconsider our relationship with God, how He impacts our actions, our relationships, our innermost being. What does He expect from us? God's word provides a blueprint, not only for our relationship with Him but for all aspects of our lives. That includes how we relate to those who we contact on a daily basis, how we treat those less fortunate, and how we live His word.

God's word should be the very essence of our being every day, every moment, not just when we think about Him or on Sundays. Are we working at making our thoughts and attitudes align with his expectations in all our actions, in all our relationships, in all our thoughts? When His word penetrates us—what does it find?

Mary Crowe