- March 6, 2026
Good Morning,
If we don’t intentionally cultivate time in our hearts and in our minds where our best energy is focused on the Lord and giving Him our true and best attention, we’re not going to go very far and we’re certainly not going to plow a straight path. Lent is the perfect time to straighten and deepen your relationship with Jesus through intentional prayer, fasting, and reflection. Lent is the perfect opportunity to turn away from sin and turn back towards God with a sincere desire to change.
You cannot be connected to Jesus if you don’t give Him time. When I’m alone, I’m silent on the road to work and it’s a great opportunity for my mind and my heart to be focused on Jesus and on the road too. I don’t turn on google or make a phone call I just ride and it’s amazing how often I’ll hear Jesus speak to me. With Jesus in the lead, you’ll go the right direction and will make it to your destination, and you won’t stumble around in a fog of confusion or wander aimlessly, not knowing where to go.
We are called to a deeper prayer life during the Lenten season because Jesus wants to bring us closer to Him. Lent should be a deep personal encounter with Jesus Christ. Reflect on the importance of reserving space for dialogue with Jesus, surrendering to Him your plans and desires, and allowing Him to love you as His own. This Lent be yoked to Jesus completely believers are to actively approach God through prayer and repentance. James 4:8 tell us to “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.
We greatly appreciate your continued financial contributions to support the church as we adopt this new worship style. Please continue mailing your checks to Payne Chapel A.M.E. Church, 2701 Lee St, Houston, Texas 77026, or use Givelify.com on the church website.
Your meditation for thought is: “It is what we do routinely, not what we do rarely, that delineates the character of a person.” — Joan D. Chittister
Pray and wait on God.
Pastor Kevin L. Bullock, Sr.