The International Salvation Army world will be uniting in acts of kindness during the Lenten period this year! Join in the 40 days of kindness by intentionally engaging in 40 acts of kindness! We can change the world!
‘God has shown us his love by sending his only Son into the world so that we could have life through him’. – 1 John 4:9 GWT
Lent is a period that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday. It is a significant season for the Christian. A time of preparation and reflection leading up to Easter, when we remember the life, death and resurrection of our Saviour, Jesus.
During the season of Lent, many people will give up something that they enjoy – perhaps chocolate, coffee, soda, watching TV, social media etc. As we honour this tradition of self-denial, this Lent, we are calling on Salvationists to take up a challenge. A challenge to engage in small but intentional acts of kindness, to sacrifice a little time, energy or money each day for others.
In the weeks leading up to Easter Sunday, every day we share scripture and invite you to consider, then intentionally and generously exercise, an act of kindness.
As we show kindness and generosity to others over this Lenten season, may we reflect on God’s outrageous love and his generosity to us.
Let us orient our hearts towards God and journey towards Christlikeness. Let us move towards generosity and reach out to our neighbours with love. One small, significant act of kindness at a time.