The Journey to the Cross

Well, Lent is officially upon us! Beginning last Wednesday with Ash Wednesday, Christians around the world step onto the rough and rocky road that leads to the cross. Each year, millions of Christ-followers the world over enter into 40 days of self-examination, sacrifice, repentance, prayer, and contemplation.

Some of our students asked me what I gave up for Lent this year. They did so with slight smirks because many students were aware of my disastrous attempt last year to give up dessert. Yes, I know, it was an epic failure on my part.

So this year, I'm taking another angle. Lent is, after all, a time of spiritual "spring cleaning." A time where we decide what to keep and what to throw away. This season, I have decided to take something on... prayer!

This blog is just to tell all of you students that I am praying for YOU this Lenten season. If you have anything specific you'd like me to pray for, just message me on Facebook, text me, or email me.

Here is my prayer for you this week:

God of grace,

Grant each of our students a knowledge that you are walking this journey with them. Help them have the strength and courage to live out their faith wherever their journey takes them.

In Christ's name I pray, Amen

Blessings on your Lenten journey friends!

~Kristy Bay