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Folks are experiencing enough sacrifice these days, so instead of giving something up for Lent, I invite you to add a spiritual discipline.  From Feb 17-April 3, engage in at least one gratitude practice a day.  Use the notebook provided (available in the Ash Wednesday packets at the church), your own journal, or post on social media (tag us! @FaithUCCNewBraunfels).  You can write down 5 things or something you’re grateful for:

*for each letter of the alphabet

*about yourself for each letter of your name 

*about another person and consider sharing it with them

*in nature, in your house, your town, about your job or school, etc.

*every time your phone or computer dings with a call or message

*every time you hear yourself start to complain

Let’s also memorize Philippians 4:6-7 (NRSV) together as a reminder to turn to gratitude when anxiety starts to crowd our minds or we hear ourselves start to complain. 

I hope you’ll join me in reminding ourselves of the good God is doing, even in the midst of struggles.  Peace and blessings for your Lenten journey.

Pastor Carla