Wednesday begins the season of Lent, where we focus on the sacrifice Jesus made for us. It is also a time when we consider again where we are, and are not, following Jesus. It is a time of fasting, prayer, service and sacrifice. Throughout the whole season of Lent, we will again and again assess our priorities and ask if we are valuing God above all others. As we enter the season of Lent, consider some practices you can put into place. Are there ways you can better prepare yourself for public worship? Consider making a commitment to a time of prayer and Scripture reading (private worship) to prepare for worship or make a commitment to give sacrificially to the Church. What are you holding dear that you should give up during this season of sacrifice?