1. Prepare your heart for worship with this song: Hosanna!
2. Read the scripture, first out of the NIV and then out of The Message
18 Like a madman shooting
firebrands or deadly arrows
19 is a man who deceives his neighbor
and says, "I was only joking!"
Proverbs 26:18-19 (NIV)
18-19 People who shrug off deliberate deceptions,
saying, "I didn't mean it, I was only joking,"
Are worse than careless campers
who walk away from smoldering campfires.
Proverbs 26:18-19 (The Message)
3.Think about it. It is Ash Wednesday, the day we begin preparing our hearts for Easter. For 40 days, the people of the church traditionally give up something that they believe will give them more time to devote to God. On this Ash Wednesday, let's pledge to go 40 days without making fun of somebody and then saying, "just kidding." Why? Because Proverbs tells us that it is wrong!
4. Pray: Thank God for the people in your life who help build you up and make you feel good about yourself. Ask God to open the eyes of your heart so that you can see people who need your words of kindness to help them feel better about themselves. Tell God what is on your mind, what is bothering you, and ask for help in dealing with these problems.
5. Listen: Ask God to show you what He would have you do today, and then be still and listen
If you have questions or concerns, or if you just want me to pray for you or someone, please email me at mjay@fsu.edu
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