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Purple Faith

March 29, 2025

Hosea 6:1-6 | Luke 18:9-14 | Psalm 51:15-20

At the youth lock-in  we did mad libs sermons. When I got up to read my first adjective was purple so my title became purple faith. It made me think about Lent. Lent is often a time of reflection, self-discipline, and growth, and the purple color symbolizes both repentance and the royalty of Christ, reminding us of His sacrifice and kingship. It made me think about what Lent is all about. In my reading for today it talks about how God will be there when we are weak and need help and to take care of us.

As a high school senior I have a hard time balancing my life with school and my life and faith at church as most people at church know that I am heavily involved in the music programs. As well as being an acolyte at the 8 am Service. At school I am a SkillsUSA state officer as well as competing  for SkillsUSA. Also taking many honors and one AP class.  For much of my time in high school I sometimes have struggled to be present in the moment at church and absorb all that the service and prayer has to offer. But Lent comes around every year to remind me to slow down, take a step back, and truly reflect on my life. It’s a time for me to pause and examine where I’m spending my energy and how I’m truly engaging with God. Am I prioritizing my relationship with Him amid all the busy moments? And how can I bring God’s presence more fully into my hectic schedule?

Lent is a powerful invitation to walk humbly. In this season, we are reminded that we need God—not just in the quiet moments, but especially when we are running on empty, feeling drained or overwhelmed. It’s easy to think that we have to handle everything ourselves, but Lent teaches us to let go of that false idea and embrace the truth that we need God’s help. When we trust that He will meet us in our weakness, we open the door for His strength to work for us.

Catherine Pilkington