Lenten Blog Series 2024: Week 7: Expectations from Staying Focused By: Pastor Lula Baker
EXPECTATIONS FROM STAYING FOCUSED WEEK SEVEN Lenten Blog Pastor Lula A. Baker Psalm 53:2 ASV God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek after God. As we come to the close of this Lenten season, we have been compelled through thoughtful reflections and introspection to remain focused! Our struggle or wrestle becomes, what are we to focus on? What’s different now than it was centuries ago? When Jesus galvanized his band of disciples, the twelve, and the countless others who followed without titles or positions to internalize the mission and live it out in the community. Has the mission or dynamic changed? Have we lost sight of what we were created to do?? Draw sinners to repentance!! They, like we, are charged to love GOD in totality: heart, mind, and strength. Love our neighbor and enemies like He has loved and given himself as a ransom for fallen humanity! As time approaches, we seem to major in the m