Passage

If you say, “The Lord is my refuge,” and you make the Most High your dwelling, no harm will overtake you, no disaster will come near your tent. (Psalm 91:9-10)

Reflection

In addition to finding rest Lent is a time of refuge, and the safety that it brings is not in fasting and our prayers. Rather it is found in the One we fast for and pray to, Who draws us close and calms us with a promise of protection. God vows to keep us safe if we claim He as our Refuge and seek to make a home in Him or trust within His power. And the beauty of this promise is that our faith need not be great. Even with the smallest bit of trust He will offer His protection. Yet, what if troubles come and harm us in some way? We are also promised that when they rise they shall not overtake us.

Prayer

O Wondrous Refuge and Strength to all who serve You, we thank You for Your faithfulness in keeping us each day. Even in the midst of trials we are not overtaken, and behind us are a host of harms that You have overcome. May Your protection in the past ring out Your promises in the present, and echo into days ahead with griefs and cares unknown. Just as You have kept us You will keep us in this season, and shelter us by grace into the joyful light of Easter. O blessed be Your name. Amen.

Donut of the Day

Today’s donut is the Medu Vada. Unlike its sweet counterparts, this savoury fritter is made from black lentils and is eaten with sambar (a vegetable stew), yogurt, or coconut chutney.

Dilla of the Day

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