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The Lent Encounter 2023

Welcome to The Lent Encounter 2023! We’re thrilled that you are joining us on this journey through the Lenten season to the joy of the resurrection of Jesus at Easter.

 

Friday 24 February: Crying out to God in conflict

Charles Spurgeon described Psalm 46 as a ‘song of holy confidence’ and I could not agree more. It introduces to us a present God in times of trouble.

Thursday 23 February: Crying out to God about poverty, suffering and injustice

In Mark 10.51, when a blind man named Bartimaeus is brought to Jesus, Jesus asks him, ‘What do you want me to do for you?’ (NIV). Why did he ask this? What if Jesus knew that the blind man’s faith would rise when he...

Wednesday 22 February: Creation groans

Rising temperatures, droughts, floods, melting ice caps, wildfires and soaring emissions. Right now, our society is sounding the alarm about the climate, urging us all to take action before it’s too late.

How to use The Lent Encounter devotional

If you have two minutes: Listen to the audio reflection and ponder how it might be relevant in your life.

If you have up to ten minutes: Read the Bible passage and listen to the audio reflection; you might want to keep a small journal, or note on your phone, to jot down words and phrases that jump out at you. Finish with a brief prayer to put what you have read and heard into practice.

What if I miss a day(s)?: Don’t worry, life happens! Just pick up the devotional again on the current day, and, if you wish, you can use the space for reflection on Sundays to listen to those reflections you may have missed.

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