I’ve been collecting words and phrases for lent. Instead of giving something up, which I resisted, I decided this would be a good endeavor.

Quite frankly, I’ve always thought that giving up chocolate or sugar or sweets in my birthday month was too much to ask. I know I have a long way to go!

My word collection has been growing for over three weeks, and given me much to think about.

Earlier this week, the word Believe came to me and I’ve been thinking… how do I believe? What do I believe in? Who do I believe?

I believe

In love

In the promise of spring

In hope.

I believe

In possibilities

In miracles

In wonder.

I believe

There is comfort for sorrow

Balm for pain

Encouragement for the disheartened.

I believe

In the One whom created all things

In compassion and mercy for all

In the promise of life eternal.

I believe

That I am loved.

That I am not alone.

I believe.