"It is this journey of togetherness that will bring us to God. It is this journey of togetherness that will bring God to us. Because God has called us as a people and God will sustain us as a community. We will get there together."

Where have you found "togetherness" during this past year? How can you share "togetherness" during this season of Lent?

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Psalm 19:10-12, 15-17

Create in me a clean heart, O God,
and put a new and right spirit within me.
Do not cast me away from your presence,
and do not take your holy spirit from me.
Restore to me the joy of your salvation,
and sustain in me a willing spirit.

O Lord, open my lips,
and my mouth will declare your praise.
For you have no delight in sacrifice;
if I were to give a burnt offering, you would not be pleased.
The sacrifice acceptable to God is a broken spirit;
a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise.

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This episode was written and recorded by Rev. Rob Lee, IV. It was produced by Rev. Jim Keat. Background tracks include Button Mushrooms by Podington Bear and I'll Miss You by Will Bangs.

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The Reverend Robert Wright Lee, IV (Rob) is an author, activist, commentator, and preacher. He is presently serving as pastor of Unifour Church, an open and affirming community of faith in Newton, North Carolina. Visit www.roblee4.com/ to find out more about Rev. Lee and visit www.twitter.com/roblee4 to follow him on Twitter.