Lent Day 20: It's still Lent

I don't know if it's the time change or pregnancy or the general upheaval of life that made me so exhausted today, but I found myself moving in relative slow motion. By the time that Ulrich came home from work I couldn't peel myself off the couch.

It's definitely the middle of Lent. As anticipated, life is taking on new focus and direction. Still, I am slow to act. Slow to respond. I like to take these 40 days and listen, reflect and pray. Even without much intervention from me I find life taking on new focus. A baby is growing inside me and everyday getting stronger. My brother has decided to get married at the end of April. People have been contacting me about various business opportunities. I have been focusing this Lenten time to taking it all in. Praying... and going with the flow. And through my devotion time and the writing of this blog, I find the hand of God gently guiding my life along.

Don't give up. My prayer book urged me today. Even when you don't feel like it. Make space for God. Like exercise, you won't necessarily feel the results right away, but slowly over time, you will see. So far, I agree. So, today, even when I'm dead tired. I don't give up. I continue my Lent and look forward to Easter.