In the Marine Corps, part of our physical fitness test was a 3-mile run. If
you’ve ever seen me, you know I’m not built for distance—short-leg
syndrome. While running, there was often a person at the halfway mark
informing you of your run time. Most of the time, I wasn’t too concerned
with pace, I was just excited to hear that I was halfway done…the finish was
near.
I don’t know if you are happy or sad that we are at the halfway point of
Lent, however, the end is near. For some, you have been diligent in keeping
to your fast or new practice, for others you have been more sporadic, and
maybe for some, it lasted a good couple of days. Wherever we find ourselves
on this journey, let us remember, that it is not about how “good” we are
doing, but rather the posture of our heart.
“Your kingdom come,
Your will be done,
On earth,
As it is in heaven”
One of the characteristics I love most about God is his constant inviting
nature. Which is understandable and needed since we are so easily swayed
and distracted from our walk. Jesus’ prayer reminds us that we are invited
and inviting God to position our hearts toward His will, His kingdom. Lent
lasts but a season, our worship is everlasting.
“Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will
give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am
humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my
yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.”
May the second half of our Lenten worship be restful as we continue to
position our hearts toward the One who holds them gently and eternally.