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The Canadian Lutheran World Relief (CLWR) invites us a Lenten journey of reflection, action and hope.  Beginning March 1, a new reflection will be posted on their website and Facebook page. Each week will focus on different theme  - Hunger, Safety, Well-Being, Identity, Loss, Community, Nature, and Faith. 

This week's  theme focuses about Mental Well-Being. Too many people struggle alone, convinced they have to be "strong." But scripture reminds us that God is close to the brokenhearted, and we are called to do the same.

The Lord is near to the brokenhearted
    and saves the crushed in spirit

Psalm 34:18

    •  Reflect on what it means to be “crushed in spirit.”
    • Further Reflection questions:
      • Why is it important to acknowledge and express our struggles rather than suppress them? What helps us open up about our pain, and what makes it difficult to do so?
      • How do we tend to cope when we feel overwhelmed, anxious, or brokenhearted? In what ways do we experience God’s presence during difficult times? How can we create space for that presence in moments of distress?
      • In what ways can we embody God’s nearness for others who are struggling with their mental health?

Reach out. Send a message, make a call, sit beside someone who needs support. Not to fix, not to solve—just to be there.

For further reflection:

  • Explore mental health on a global scale—how do factors like conflict, displacement, and trauma impact well-being?

You can follow the weekly themed reflections and dig deeper by visiting the CLWR PAGE HERE