Lent 2015: Weeks 4 & 5

Motivated...Weeks 4 & 5

Third Step:  Pray & Pray Some More
Two weeks have almost passed, and the Lenten Devotion was held up.  What did you do?  Did you quit or did you stay motivated?

As a recap:
Week 1-We prepared for success
Week 2-We admitted that we have a problem
Week 3-We waged war & stayed the course

Now, this week I challenge us to stay motivated!  It's so easy during the second haul of the Lenten season to fall short.  You have made it through the first three weeks, but have you gotten slack in your fasting and praying?  We are still at it, and we must stay motivated!

Let us spend the remainder of this week in the Lenten season motivating and encouraging ourselves and each other.  Check in with other believers, and encourage them on this journey.  

James 5:16 tells us to "...confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.  The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective."  How much are we bearing alone and how discouraged have we become because we have been carrying our burdens alone?  Let's get motivated!
 

CHALLENGE QUESTIONS:

How can I motivate others to stay strong during this Lenten season and throughout their walk with God?  What areas of my life are discouraging me and who can I depend on to pray for me?
 

 CONSECRATION PRAYER:

Most Holy God, we are still seeking and walking with Jesus to the cross.  We recognize that we all have our own cross to bear; however, we know that You are able to sustain us.  Help us to recognize the power in sharing our burdens with one another that we might encourage and pray for each other.  We want to please You-help us!  In Jesus' name, Amen.