March 5, 2014 - Wednesday

Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who is victorious, I will give some of the hidden manna. I will also give that person a white stone with a new name written on it, known only to the one who receives it. (Revelation 2:17 NIV)

It is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent.  I am called to humility--to repent for my sins, to pray, to sacrifice and to give to the poor.  

While I can't connect this scripture verse directly with the Lenten season, the context of the verse is clearly on point!  This is from a section where Jesus calls an entire church to repent of their sins, which were following false gods.  This verse is the promise of what is to come for turning back to God.

Today, I will pray for a sense of closeness with God as I walk this Lenten journey.