March 1st
The Disciplines of Lent
"Take Responsibility"
This year's preparation through Lent to Holy Week and Easter we are going to think about what we will take on. Typically, Lent is a time to give something up. This year we are going to think through with you what we will want to pick.
On the first Sunday of Lent I am going to try to explore what it means to take responsibility for our lives in ways we haven't.
There are so many ways we can see people fail to take responsibility for their lives. They blame others. They try to get out of obligations. They make up excuses. We all do it. What if we began to take responsibility for our lives and for the things we do? What if everyone did that? It would cure what's wrong with our economy and it would make us happier people.
What if we were willing to take responsibility for each other? What if we stood up for other people's mistakes so that nobody had to stand alone?
Isn't one of the most important tasks for Christians the task of being responsible for what happens in the world and to strive to make it better? Isn't that what Jesus' suicidal mission into Jerusalem was all about?
What responsibility will you pick up?
I'm planning to do the following:
1. I will own every one of my mistakes and try to learn from them.
2. I will work hard to see what is going wrong all around me and try to be part of the solution.
3. I will follow through with every promise I make and if I miss one I will go back until I get it accomplished.
4. I will encourage the people around me in what they are trying to do to take responsibility for their lives.
What will you do this Lent to take responsibility? If you have thoughts on this subject write me at charlesschuster@fcfumc.net. If you are willing to have others read your response click on the box below.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Charles Schuster
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