The Story - Chapter 25

April 3rd, 2025
by Walt Garrett

Read Mark 10:17-22 (The Story pg 361-362) three times:

First time, read through at normal pace.
Second, read slower, noticing any phrases or words that jump out at you.
Finally, read and slow down at the phrases and words that jumped out at you, stopping to consider why the Holy Spirit may be lifting those up to you.

Take a few moments to prayerfully consider the following questions:

The man asks, “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” In what ways do we, like him, try to earn God’s favor rather than receiving grace as a gift?
The rich man had followed God’s commandments but struggled to let go of his possessions. What is one thing in your life that Jesus may be asking you to release this Lent in order to follow Him more fully?
"Jesus looked at him and loved him." Even before pointing out what the man lacked, Jesus saw him with deep love. Imagine Jesus looking at you, and loving you "warts" and all. How does the the reality that Jesus sees and loves you shape/change your Lenten journey? Let the Holy Spirit guide this time, and be challenged by the images and thoughts where you're led.

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Alissa - April 3rd, 2025 at 8:33pm

Being of a world where everyone seems to want some thing from us. We tend to to think Grace is to simple. Thank goodness we have a loving Father.

nThank you