Never Too Late

Most Minnesotans are very familiar with the Little House series of children’s books by Laura Ingalls Wilder. But here’s something you might not know: Laura Ingalls Wilder didn’t publish the first novel in this famous series until she was in her sixties. It’s never too late!

You may have missed Ash Wednesday completely. Maybe the whole idea of Lent has been “off your radar screen” this year… so far. But it’s not too late. The Wednesday series (supper followed by the six-part “Learning Forgiveness” study and discussion) continues through Holy Week. It’s not too late to make plans to attend. It’s not too late to attend Lenten worship on Sundays. And it’s never too late to make a time of prayer a daily habit.

Some folks fast during Lent. If your health allows, it’s not too late to pick one or two days to “fast and pray.” It’s never too late to commit yourself to a Lenten “fast” from being anxious or worrisome, from longing for “all the good stuff so-and-so has,” from withholding forgiveness, from being consumed by anger or envy or pride.

It’s never too late to come to the place in your life where you finally admit that you can’t handle things on your own. It’s never too late to open yourself up to God’s unconditional love.