Walking in the Wilderness: Seeking God During Lent - Paperback

by Beth A. Richardson (Author)

A Lenten Companion for Life's Challenges

"We come hungry to this season of Lent," author Beth Richardson writes, "hungry for words of life, for rituals of preparation, for disciplines to help us on our way."

People of faith today are struggling as they navigate a world filled with uncertainty, fear, and division. These moments of wilderness and exile test our faith and invite us to seek God's presence more deeply. The wilderness, however, is a familiar place for those who follow Jesus. Just as Jesus spent 40 days in the wilderness, Lent calls us to examine ourselves, repent, and make room in our lives for the Holy One.

Walking in the Wilderness is designed to be your companion on this sacred journey. With daily reflections from Ash Wednesday through Easter -- as well as weekly spiritual practices -- this devotional offers guidance for individuals or groups seeking to grow spiritually and navigate personal and collective experiences of wilderness during Lent.

Daily Devotions: Each daily devotion includes:

• A quotation from an Upper Room resource.
• A short scripture passage to reflect on.
• A thoughtful and inspiring meditation by Richardson.
• A prayer to center your heart.
• A single word to carry with you throughout the day.

Weekly Spiritual Practices: Each Sunday introduces a practice to help you navigate life's wilderness seasons with purpose:

• Being Present
• Lament
• Lectio Divina
• Trust
• Compassion
• Hospitality

Walking in the Wilderness provides a spiritual feast, offering readers the sustenance they need to grow in faith, renew their spirit, and embrace the hope and promise of Easter.

Perfect for Individual or Group Study

Whether you're seeking personal reflection or a resource for small group discussions, this devotional provides meaningful insights and practices for deepening your connection with God.

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People of faith are struggling these days as they watch unbelievable events unfold. The United States, once a refuge for immigrants, has closed its borders to many of the world's most vulnerable citizens. Fear of people different from us has created an atmosphere of hatred, incivility, and violence. We are living in a time of wilderness and exile. Yet the wilderness is a familiar place for those who follow Jesus. Like Jesus, we spend 40 days in the wilderness. During Lent God calls us to examine ourselves, repent, and make room in our lives for the Holy One. Walking in the Wilderness is meant to be a companion for readers' journey through Lent. It may be studied by individuals or groups. The book includes daily reflections for Ash Wednesday through Easter. Sunday of each week introduces a spiritual practice for the wilderness. The practices for the six Sundays of Lent are Being Present, Lament, Lectio Divina, Trust, Compassion, and Hospitality. Each reading contains a quotation from an Upper Room resource, a short scripture passage, an insightful reflection and prayer written by Richardson, and a single word for readers to carry with them throughout the day. "We come hungry to this season of Lent," Richardson writes, "hungry for words of life, for rituals of preparation, for disciplines to help us on our way." Walking in the Wilderness provides a spiritual feast for readers during what is often the most challenging season of the Christian year.