The God revealed in Jesus is scandalously present among those we’ve written off—and that love dismantles our assumptions about who God is and what God is doing in the world.

Journaling Prompts:

- Does the grace Jesus displays here — forgiving, gifting, transforming — feel refreshing to you or scandalous? Take a few moments to explore why that might be.

- Who, in your mind, seems most on the fringes — most undeserving of Jesus’ gift? What does Jesus extending God’s generosity to someone like them stir in you?

- In what ways are you on the fringes? What might you need to confess here? What might you need to trust that God is doing for you?

Practice — Attentive Intercession:

This week's practice is called "Attentive Intercession." The invitation is to pay closer attention to those you encounter this week. Notice who seems most on the fringes. What would being present with them look like?

Commit to pray for them throughout the rest of Lent. Set a reminder in your phone, write their name on a sticky note, or place it somewhere you’ll see each day. Pray for them regularly, asking God to bless them, care for them, draw near to them, while also praying for your own heart towards them. Remain attentive to simple ways you might be present with them.

And as Easter approaches, consider whether inviting them to join you for Easter Sunday might be a natural expression of that presence and care.

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