Sunday Mar 1

Father, February is ending, and I'm looking back at more struggles than successes. I didn't keep the pace I started in January. I've already broken Lenten commitments I made four days ago. I'm tired, it's still winter, and spring feels distant. I wanted this month to be better than it was.

February is behind you with all its struggles, and March begins with My favor. Weeping may have lasted through the night, but joy comes in the morning - and this is a new morning. I'm not keeping score of February's failures. Fresh grace, new opportunities, My unchanging faithfulness. Let'

March gets its name from Mars, the Roman god of war, because it marked the beginning of the military campaign season. After winter made warfare impractical, March's warmer weather allowed armies to march again. The Romans also celebrated March 1 as New Year's Day until 153 BC, making it a