It takes a humble and contrite heart to seek the Lord.

To prostrate ourselves before the Almighty in utter brokenness
is the most intense and awe-inspiring experience we can encounter this side of heaven.

And yet…
In His mercy, the Lord does not leave us in a state of bitter defeat.
He gives us a transformed heart and mind fueled and activated by the Power of the Holy Spirit.

The Spirit is calling for us to dare to love with reckless abandon: to give and pray and ache for more of His Heaven and Kingdom reign here.

It hurts. The righteous frustration of a world and people out of whack.

This is what Lent is. Sitting in the pain. Contemplating the Sacrifice. Seeking relief for a world that is so desperate for a Savior. To feel the heart of God: The Holy Ache.