Lent is the 40 day period leading up until Easter and is
traditionally the time of year when followers of Jesus remember the 40 days
that Jesus spent in the wilderness, preparing for His mission. Often, people will choose to mark this by
giving something up for 40 days, maybe a favourite item of food or entertainment. This year, rather than giving up chocolate or
a TV show, we would encourage you to give up something of yourself as you seek
to be a pleasing aroma to God, by living a life filled with love, just as Jesus
did.
Jesus came to make us, His followers, more like Him. Part of His plan is that through us being
changed by His love, more people will come to know and love Him too. Jesus tells us: I am giving you a new commandment: love one another. Just as I
have loved you, you should love each other.
Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my
disciples. John 13:34. This
Lent, we would like to take Him at His word and Love 40
days...
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