===== Parish Lenten Message Series

ONE CHURCH — ONE MESSAGE

Lenten Message Series: ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT

Summary: It has been said that the greatest Christian virtue is humility. As important as humility is, it is often misunderstood. Humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less. Humility is not practiced because we are unaware of the benefits – specifically that he who humbles himself will be exalted. In this series, we will clear up some of the misconceptions about humility and discuss why it is so beneficial.

BOTTOM LINE OF THE SERIES: Adjust your attitude towards humility this Lent

WEEK ONE: Introduction (Week One Reflection)

Bottom Line: All we have comes from God.
Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:4-10

WEEK TWO: Listen (Week Two Reflection)

Bottom Line: Humble yourself in prayer & acknowledge that God is great.
Scripture: Luke 9:28B-36

WEEK THREE: Comparison (Week Three Reflection)

Bottom Line: Do not get caught in the “Comparison Trap” by comparing yourself with others. Instead, focus on God’s standard for you, personally.
Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

WEEK FOUR: Mistakes, Faults & Failures (Week Four Reflection)

Bottom Line: Humility of Repentance (Being humble means to admit when we are wrong – to others and to God in Confession.)

Scripture: Luke 15 – Prodigal Son (“Coming to his senses”)

WEEK FIVE: Sin

Bottom Line: God honors those who are humble. (Week Five Reflection)

Scripture: John 8 – Woman Caught in Adultery

FAMILY DISCUSS & DO

Week ONE:

DISCUSS: What are some of the blessings from God we are most grateful for? Why?

DO: Pick a blessing to share! (Food for the food pantry; Coins for Operation Rice Bowl, etc.)

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Week TWO:

DISCUSS: Where do we speak to God and listen to Him during the week?

DO: Commit to a moment for a family prayer each day this week.

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Week THREE:

DISCUSS: How are we, as a family, sharing God’s love with each other?

DO: Try to complete an act of kindness for a family member each day this week.

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Week FOUR:

DISCUSS: Share a time when you needed to say you are sorry for hurting someone’s feelings or a time someone said they were sorry for hurting your feelings.

DO: Have a conversation with God each day this week to say I am sorry for any actions that were not your best.

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Week FIVE:

DISCUSS: Is there someone who may need special help (in our family, our neighborhood, our community)?

DO: Lift up someone in need this week. Some ideas: share a meal; plan an activity; have a conversation.