Self Examination

Unlike Easter or Christmas, Lent is not a joyful time. At Christmas we celebrate God becoming flesh and the promise of God's return, which will make all things new. At Easter, we celebrate Christ's resurrection and how death sin, and evil no longer have the final say. But in Lent there is no celebration. We are invited to do something many of us hate: reflect on our brokenness, sin, and need for God. Practicing Lent helps us understand and celebrate the joyful experience of Easter. We cannot full understand the good news of Easter if we don't experience the brokenness of Lent.