Scripture: John 12:25 (NIV)
Anyone who loves their life will lose it, while anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life.
Jesus speaks of a paradox at the centre of faith. Life
grasped tightly shrinks; life offered freely expands. The call is toward
freedom from self-preservation as the highest good.
Lent exposes the fear that drives possessiveness — fear of
loss, irrelevance, vulnerability. The gospel opens another way: trust that life
rooted in God cannot be diminished by generosity or sacrifice.
Communities shaped by this trust become capable of
courageous action. They invest themselves in justice, mercy, and hope because
their identity rests in God rather than in status or security.
Prayer
God of abundant life,
Loosen my grip on what I fear to lose.
Free me for courageous love.
Root my identity in you.
Teach me to live
With open hands ~ Amen.
Release one small attachment today time, comfort, or
control. Offer it to God.
Say quietly:
“My life is in you.”
Daily Lent Devotions Revd Mark Robinson | Revd Dr Tessa
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