A Word From The Pastor:

For dust you are and to dust you shall return. (Genesis 3:19)

Beloved friends and families of Christ Conyngham Lutheran Church,

    These are the words we heard on Ash Wednesday as we had ashes imposed on our foreheads.  
This is to remind us that we are NOT immortal.  Every moment of every day we get to choose grace or despair. How are we treating each other and how do we treat ourselves? Moving into March, I am praying that each one of us is being vigilant about taking care of the bodies that God gifted us with.  Lent is a time of prayer and reflection; however, actions and change of habits that are unhealthy is an integral piece of God’s intentions for us. 

    Have we been putting off a dentist appointment, a colonoscopy, a mammogram, an optometry appointment? Are we getting out of our chairs and exercising in any way?  Are we eating properly?  Neglecting our health is a SIN.  Why?  As I have previously mentioned, it is a gift that God gives us.  Our bodies are quite like our beloved family pets.  Typically, they love us as we love them. The wear and tear we subject our bodies to makes an incredible difference when it comes to living a long a healthy life.

    I believe that Lent is the perfect season to reevaluate if we are caring for ourselves in the ways God intends.  A full body inventory is something to take very seriously.  It requires full honesty with one’s self.  One is never too old to create new habits……..with God’s help.  

    Does it not make perfect sense to take care of the body in which the Holy Spirit dwells? 

    I have heard far too many stories of people dying as a result of neglect or denial.  You and I cannot let this happen.   We are the only ones that have agency over our own bodies.  Let us work with our creator to be as healthy as we can be.  Let’s make those long overdue appointments.  Let us step into the future with the assurance of hope and healing.
    Each one of us is called to bring God’s kingdom to this earth.  We are a masterpiece of God’s creation. Let us NEVER forget this.  May new insights and wonder find us during this Lenten season.  I am praying that the pursuit of good health is (or becomes) a priority for all of us.
With love and prayers for all of you,
Pastor Cindy     

 

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