Sunday, March 13, 2011

1st Sunday in Lent

I appeal to you therefore, brothers and sisters, by the mercies of
God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable
to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this
world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you
may discern what is the will of God--what is good and acceptable and
perfect.
[…]
Let love be genuine; hate what is evil, hold fast to what is good;
love one another with mutual affection; outdo one another in showing
honor. Do not lag in zeal, be ardent in spirit, serve the Lord.
Rejoice in hope, be patient in suffering, persevere in prayer.
Contribute to the needs of the saints; extend hospitality to
strangers.
-Romans 12:1-13 (NRSV)

Encourage one another and build up each other.
-1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NRSV)

Prayer
Thank you, God, for your amazing love and for sending people to
encourage us when we need it. Help us to be channels of support and
encouragement for those around us. Amen.

16 El que se bendijere en la tierra, en el Dios de verdad se
bendecirá; y el que jurare en la tierra, por el Dios de verdad jurará;
porque las angustias primeras serán olvidadas, y serán cubiertas de
mis ojos.
17 Porque he aquí que yo crearé nuevos cielos y nueva tierra; y de lo
primero no habrá memoria, ni más vendrá al pensamiento.
19 Y me alegraré con Jerusalén, y me gozaré con mi pueblo; y nunca más
se oirán en ella voz de lloro, ni voz de clamor.
19 Y me alegraré con Jerusalén, y me gozaré con mi pueblo; y nunca más
se oirán en ella voz de lloro, ni voz de clamor.

Isaiah 65