Well, have the ashes worn off yet. It would have been a good picture to get of all the folks with the sign of the cross on their foreheads. We had a good service at Wesley with a good fellowship meal before. Jane’s King Ranch Chicken Casserole was a great way to end my fast for that day. Speaking of fasting, have you? It is a good way to keep your mind on your spiritual growth. Jesus spoke highly of it and in this weeks lectionary reading He fasted for forty days. Then satan came to tempt Him. Forty days of fasting and prayer prepared our Lord for His temptation and when we dedicate a day of fasting and prayer to God we can be prepared too. If health issues keep you from fasting (not eating) then fast from some Television time. Use that time to focus on doing God’s will in your life by visiting someone sick, in the hospital, nursing home or home bound. Perhaps you could visit someone in jail or prison. Pray and fast over a broken relationship and see if God shows you the way to mend it. Fasting is exampled by Jesus and is a good way for us to grow stronger. Find a way that allows Him to speak to you. You see, all He really wants is a relationship with you.
God’s Peace and Blessings,
Randy
Wesley United Methodist Church, Orange TX 
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