Dear Beloved in Christ,
Thank you very much for your interest in my blog articles and messages. I believe that they are serving the purpose of the Great Commission as the Word of God will never return empty. Next Week Wednesday 25 February 2009 is Ash Wednesday and thus commencement of Lent. Lent is a 40-day period of fasting that begins on Ash Wednesday leading up to Easter Sunday. It is a period of prayer and fasting and must be observed as such by the whole of the Christian Community. 
Prayer and fasting are means of grace and therefore we can be sure that our involvement in such an exercise will lead to spiritual upliftment. Jesus also taught his disciples that certain problems cannot be overcome except through prayer and fasting (Mark 9:28-29); Easter and the Jews experienced this breakthrough (Est. 4:15-17), and then the Nineveh people (Jonah 3:4-10).
Prayer and fasting are means of grace and therefore we can be sure that our involvement in such an exercise will lead to spiritual upliftment. Jesus also taught his disciples that certain problems cannot be overcome except through prayer and fasting (Mark 9:28-29); Easter and the Jews experienced this breakthrough (Est. 4:15-17), and then the Nineveh people (Jonah 3:4-10). You should find reasons in the following questions to particpate:
1. What do you understand by prayer and fasting a a 'means of grace'?
2. Why is it necessary for the Christian to focus once in a while on how his/her sins led Christ to the cross?
3. How would you encourage your colleagues and peers about the need for them to participate in this year's and subsequent Lent Observations?
Consider seriously to be part of the observance of Lent this year. Make it a period of spiritual renewal and share the benefits realised after the exercise with others. Expect your breakthrough as you purpose in your heart to actively participate in this year's Lent. May God richly bless you and reward you for even resolving in your heart to take part for remissions of sins.
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