Monday, March 14, 2016

Family Journey Through Lent Journey Stop Week 6

Family Journey through Lent
Lent is a time of reflection and prayer as we remember Jesus last days on Earth. Lent begins with Ash Wednesday and ends with the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus on Easter. During this time of Lent, families can journey together through a time of prayer and reflection. This is such a special time because it is a time we step back and reflect on what is really important in our lives. Each week through this Lenten season, I will post an activity that you can do with your family that will help create a space for prayer together and time to reflect on the love and sacrifice of Jesus for each of us.  As a family, I hope that this reflection time allows you to grow closer to one another and most of all to Jesus.

Journey Stop Week Six

Fasting




Jesus spent 40 days in the wilderness where he did not eat or drink anything for 40 days. This time allowed him to focus more fully on God rather than other things. This week, think of something that you really like doing that you can give up for one or two days (or even the whole weekits up to you). This could be anything from watching TV, to playing video games, to eating sweets. During the time you would normally spend doing that activity, say a little prayer or spend time with family. At the end of the week, discuss the difficult times that came from giving something up and then talk about how Jesus must have felt after giving up food and water for 40 days. Did giving something up help you focus more on God and family?





 

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Family Journey Through Lent Journey Stop Week 5

Family Journey through Lent
Lent is a time of reflection and prayer as we remember Jesus last days on Earth. Lent begins with Ash Wednesday and ends with the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus on Easter. During this time of Lent, families can journey together through a time of prayer and reflection. This is such a special time because it is a time we step back and reflect on what is really important in our lives. Each week through this Lenten season, I will post an activity that you can do with your family that will help create a space for prayer together and time to reflect on the love and sacrifice of Jesus for each of us.  As a family, I hope that this reflection time allows you to grow closer to one another and most of all to Jesus.

Journey Stop Week Five

Giving


Part of the way we can live like Jesus wants us to live and reflect on the sacrifice Jesus made for us is to give things away that we dont need any more to others who need it. This week, each family member should choose a toy, book, or game to give to someone else in need. You can always drop these off at North Fulton Community Charities. Another option is to clean out your closet and take clothes you no longer need to a charity.