Live out the image of Christ during lent, Mrs Soludo charges Christians

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By Madu Obi

The wife of the governor of Anambra State, Mrs Nonye Soludo, has charged Christians to live out the image of Jesus Christ during the Lenten period.

In a message to mark the Ash Wednesday, Mrs Soludo said there is need for people to draw themselves closer to God during the period and prepare adequately for the resurrection of Christ during Easter.

Her message reads: "The holy season of Lent begins with the liturgical feast of Ash Wednesday. For every Christian, this is a solemn period of supplication and atonement.

Ash Wednesday reminds us of the ephemeral nature of mortality, the temporariness of our thoughts, and God's unmistakable promise of life.

Today, God, the sole creator of life, draws humanity's focus to the brevity of life and the essence of living for love and worthwhile purpose.

In the next 39 days of Lent, it's expected that we'll live out the true image of Christ and lay down the swords of enmity and bitterness for the overall good of mankind."

She prayed that the upcoming holy days would become a great moment for families and communities to unite and grow better in love, harmony, and peace.