Lent 2021: A Story to Live BySample

Better together

Reflection:

Sales of jigsaws soared in 2020. Restrictions and isolation have resulted in many of us spending hours staring at the detail on small pieces, trying to work out how they fit together. 

The world around us often resembles a jumble of puzzle pieces. It can be hard to make sense of it all. But we can take heart in the fact that God’s plan is for us to not do life alone.

We’re built for authentic relationships with God, ourselves, each other and creation. When life gets difficult it can be easier to put up barriers and withdraw, rather than admit how we’re really doing, in order to feel like less of a burden for others.

When everything feels like it's falling apart, we can keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, the one in whom all things hold together. And through him, we can find the strength we need to reach out and do life together. 

Prayer:

Lord, when I’m feeling anxious help me to reach out. And when others are in need, let them know they can reach out to me. Amen. 

Author: Nadine Parkinson

Nadine helps lead Tearfund’s work with churches across the UK.