Doing Lent Generously

While driving home on Ash Wednesday,  the radio interviewer caught my attention when she announced she would be speaking with someone about a fresh approach to the season of Lent that applies to both Christians and non-Christians alike.   It is called 40acts and was developed in the UK by an organization called Stewardship.   I signed up that evening and have been experiencing the challenges of making Lent a time of addition.   Each day focuses on a different act of generosity.   It is a very well designed resource.   Each day an email arrives naming the act for the day.   There is a devotion by a different contributor each day.   A specific suggestion is made for an act of generosity.   There are also well chosen links to interesting vidoes and resources relevant to the generosity theme of the day.   Today's  challenge is to read the local paper with suggestions about praying and getting involved in your neighbourhood.   The devotion is anchored in Col 4:2 'devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful'.   So far, I am experiencing it as a significant addition to my walk through Lent.   If you are intrigued to look it up,  you can find it at 40acts.org.uk.