On this first day of Lent, more than just ashes are being given to us. The word "heart" comes up several times in our readings and prayers today. The Prophet Joel conveys the word of the Lord "to return to me with your whole heart." (Joel 2:12) and "Rend you hearts, not your garments" (Joel 2:3). We pray in Psalm 90: Make us know the shortness of our life/that we may gain wisdom of heart". The heart is not only the source of life, but it is the foundation upon which our spiritual life is built. It's not head knowledge, it's not reading or pious books nor recitation of prayers that will make this a good Lent, but how we do them. If all comes from the heart and touches the heart, then grace will build a solid temple for the Spirit of God. Wisdom of heart will abound when we realize who we are, how dependent on God we are, and how much God want to fill us with his love and power. Let the walls come down, the garments be rent, and let the King of glory enter.
Bro. Rene
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