Opening Prayer – Second Sunday of Lent
Let our words and actions become a blessing to others.
Let our burdens be lightened through your grace.
And may we find your light shining, even in the dark places.
May we turn to you, O God, to be our example for life.

Journal/Reflection Questions
Genesis 12:1-4a
• Would you respond in the same way as Abraham to God’s request?
• How are you a “blessing” to others? How can you be more of a “blessing” to others?

2Timothy 1:8b-10
• What does Paul say about the hardships expected for those who follow Christ? What does he say of joy?
• Are there burdens you carry because of you are a Christian?

Matthew 17:1-9
• On a scale from 1-10, how well do you think you listen to God?
• “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased” was spoken to Jesus at His baptism too, what are the similarities in these two passages? Why would God say the same thing again? What significance does it hold?

General Questions for Journaling
• How is God calling you out of your comfort zone?
• Are there limits to what you will do for God? On where you will go? How does this affect your relationship with Him?
• How can you be Christ to another person? Plan to be intentional with your words and actions when interacting with others for an entire day.
• If it is God’s grace that has saving power, how do you experience it in your life?
• Have you heard God speak to you? When was it? Where were you? What did you do when you heard it? Who did you share the experience with?

Closing Prayer
Leader: Let our attitude be Christ’s.
ALL: May we recognize the life-giving power in our love for others.
Leader: Let our attitude be Christ’s.
ALL: May we transform our lives to reveal your purpose for us.
Leader: Let our attitude be Christ’s.
ALL: May we bless all people, even those with whom we have conflicts.
Leader: Let our attitude be Christ’s.
ALL: May we be able to recognize God working in our lives.
Leader: Let our attitude be Christ’s. May our love give life.
ALL: AMEN!

Challenge for the Week: Jesus is clothed in dazzling white, He is transfigured. For what events in our lives do we wear white? How are we changed through those experiences? What can we do to be more committed to living out our baptismal call and transform into the person God calls us to be? Furthermore, our sin brings darkness to our lives; are there habits that we can eliminate from our lives so we can shine brighter? Make a commitment to change a habit, which causes you to sin into something which gives God glory and makes His light shine!