What is God telling you this lent?

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I was on my way to morning mass today and I didn’t finish
my morning prayers in order to get there on time. I figured I’d
just finish later. I put the radio on in the car and the subject was: what is God telling you this lent? People were calling in with various things and I wondered what God was telling me. Well, there was an unusual traffic jam and the mass was half over by the time I got there. I knew God was telling me: Prayer First.
 
But please keep in mind… that Holy Mass is the highest form of prayer and worship that we can give to Almighty God (when I say “give”, I mean participate in). I think you were right, to put the Mass before finishing your private prayers. The fact that you encountered a traffic jam… which made you late was unfortunate, but you were doing the right thing. 🙂

I believe that this Lent… Our Good Lord is teaching me lessons about mercy. Both to trust in His mercy, for me… a sinner; and also about showing mercy to those around me. Thanks for a good thought. God bless. 🙂
 
This particular Lent, He called our family back to the Catholic Church. I’d say that’s a pretty big message. 😃
 
get my act together and deal with all the paperwork for the catechumens, candidates, first communion and confirmation classes.

when breaking open the Word, be with and in the Gospel with the catechumens, not just conducting a class
 
That He will take care of me and my “needs” and desires on His own timetable and that I should joyfully accept His will and the waiting and the circumstances until His time comes.

Betsy
 
Yesterday, at a parking lot, I tried to avoid say Hi to a coworker whom I hardly had any chance to talk (the person works in another division). As the result, I hit my head in my car, and I had a bit bump on my head.

I thought it wasn’t just an accident. Well, it was but God used it to remind me not to be afraid of saying hi to people.

For this Lent, I also need to work on my temper and that I would listen more, be patient, be self-control, and trust Our Blessed Virgin Mary more and more.
 
catherineajt said:
This particular Lent, He called our family back to the Catholic Church. I’d say that’s a pretty big message. 😃
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How wonderful for you! I wish i could say the same thing.

Now you can return the favor (blessing) and pray for my family… things are so bad, i don’t communicate with a lot of them (even though i want to badly)… “If your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off…”

God bless…
 
i feel God is telling me so many things, i can’t keep track of it all… which is good, i guess… but i feel overwhelmed sometimes. Oh well, Jesus was overwhelmed on his cross also. 😦

One thing he seems to be telling me is that i sometimes see things too much the way the world (flesh and devil) see things. For instnace, sometimes i feel guilty for spending a lot of time in prayer and choosing to let go of, say, housework (etc), but then i tell myself that Mary, in her apparitions told us (tells us) to “pray, pray, pray.” so whne i feel guilty, i just say, “Mary, i am doing this for you”… because you said you wanted us to…" It is amazing how, once i give up “activity” (even though it is not sinful), and begin to pray, i see all too clearly how much i really have a need of lots of prayer…
The world’s anti-Christ message is a powerful one, which is probably why Jesus said that there are few who make it… onto the road to eternal life (St, Matthew 7:21???).
If you are not already doing this, please Pray (especially the rosary) for all those who are lost (in porn, adultery, false beliefs, etc…).
 
That there are so many things I can get rid of in my life (bad habits) that keep me from Him, and so many things I can do to give glory to Him, and to serve my family better. 👍
 
catherineajt said:
This particular Lent, He called our family back to the Catholic Church. I’d say that’s a pretty big message. 😃
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I liked reading all your posts. It is my first Lent. I’m thankful for everything we are learning. I will pray for you on your spiritual journeys.
 
distracted said:
How wonderful for you! I wish i could say the same thing.

Now you can return the favor (blessing) and pray for my family… things are so bad, i don’t communicate with a lot of them (even though i want to badly)… “If your foot causes you to stumble, cut it off…”

God bless…
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My family could use some prayers too. One of my sisters has been away for over 30 years. 😦 But how wonderful for the poster whose family is returning. Our God is so good. 🙂
 
Only children think they can have everything they want.
Getting to have, do and be everything I think I want
is no gift at all.
 
I believe that I’m being taught patience this Lent season. I will be Confirmed next month @ Saint Brigid (AMEN!!!), and I chose St. Veronica as my patron saint. I am also going to 6:45 AM Mass every day (and will continue after Lent).

Back on topic, I am noticing that my boss seems to be getting on me a little heavier than usual, and I am being caught with more small obstacles, i.e., bad traffic, delays, etc.

For the most part, I pause, take a breath, and pass on my burdens to the Cross in my mind…but I will admit that sometimes it gets too much. But I always find time to praise our Lord every day.👍
 
Oh this is really good… anybody else?

This is my best time to start on ideas for next lent.🙂
 
Isn’t it strange?
I know God must be telling me something - mostly what He’s telling me all the time, not just during Lent. I wish I had an answer to that question - for myself.
 
I am sooooooooooo excited. This Lent God is taking me back to the church with a full heart. He is teaching me about the Catholic church and how wonderful our Mother Mary is.
I am reading, reading, reading and trying to learn as much as I can to teach my 18 month old son.
I am praying the rosary everyday in my car–yeah!!! Something I have never done!!
I am very thankful to God and Mother Mary!!!:clapping:
 
This Lent I have become aware that I really can do without the TV other than stay in touch with The News. The other thing that has really come to my attention with Lent is that thought does precede word or deed and that I need God’s Grace to be aware of my thoughts. I guess I always new this latter, but it has become crystal clear to me like the log comes into clear focus once I fall over it!!!
 
This Lent,like the last 3or4 has been a very difficult time for me.Our Lord must know how unteachable I am when things are"good".I am just comming to the point where I can pray that if I can only draw nearer to Him during these stressful times,then Thank-you Jesus!Being near to Him is slowly taking presidence over all of my other desires.We truly are in a passing world.
 
This Lent I’ve decided to exercise a gentle discipline, almost like St. Therese’s Little Way.

This Lent, God isn’t telling me to go above and beyond in my duties or sacrifices, He’s telling me to be mindful of the little things. For example, the shrine I put up outside had to be dismantled (long story) so I decided to build one out of wood. But my efforts were frustrated (I am power-tool inept) and it came out looking like…well…😊

I think God is saying, “That’s a nice effort, but why don’t you take the dogs for a walk instead? Why not call your shut-in friends? Why not do the things you’re supposed to do instead of making grand plans?”

I think, also, that God is telling me to take a break from my anxieties – to enjoy the moments He has created. To trust Him in this way. I am called to take the time to use the tools He has given to me so we can heal my soul – the end result is giving Him more of myself; I think attitude this will last long after Lent.

Also as far as the little things go, I need to learn how to accept compliments. I need to accept that God talks to me through others, and to accept both compliments and correction with grace.

Yes, this Lent is different because I’m not giving up on things, but making an effort to develop the virtues that I would like to see in all of God’s people, such as patience and kindness. I am not griping at the driver who cuts me off, or becoming impatient with retail people who make mistakes. Instead, I am being gentle in my corrections of others and myself. And the more I practice, the easier it comes.

This Lent I have given myself permission to grow closer to the Lord through being mindful of what I’m supposed to do, and realize that all my best laid plans may not be God’s plans.
 
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