"Because God is not waiting for us at the end this Lenten road. God is not some distant “there” we’re looking for when we ask, “Are we there yet?” God is already here, present in the Ash you receive on Wednesday as we enter the season of Lent and every reflective step you take in the weeks to follow."How would you describe the season of Lent?//Exodus 3:5Take off your sandals for you are standing on holy ground.//This episode was written, recorded, and produced by Rev. Jim Keat. Background tracks include Button Mushrooms by Podington Bear Walkabout by Chelsea McGough, and Already Here by Aaron Niequist.Visit www.trcnyc.org/BeStillAndGo to listen to more episodes from all five seasons of Be Still and Go.Visit www.trcnyc.org/Donate to support this podcast and other digital resources from The Riverside Church that integrate spirituality and social justice.Visit www.jimkeat.com to find out more about Rev. Jim Keat’s collection of sermons and digital content. And be sure to click on “Free and Simple” to see his full time Airstream adventure!This season of Be Still and Go is sponsored in part by Convergence, a network that supports the reshaping of organizations, congregations and leaders engaged in an age of movement from “organized religion” to “organizing religion” driven by the values of an inclusive, progressive theological vision for a more just world for all. Visit www.convergenceus.org to find out more.