Christian Aid has launched a free android app designed to help people remember everything they’ve got to be thankful for this Lent.
The ‘Count Your Blessings’ app provides daily reflections and practical suggestions for giving to people in need.
The former Bishop of Durham, Tom Wright, said Lent was the perfect time for Christians to reflect on what they have to be grateful for and stand in solidarity with the poor.
“As economic and political troubles increase around the world, many of us forget just how much we ourselves have to be thankful for,” he said.
“Count your blessings is a great way of using the discipline of Lent to remind ourselves of just how fortunate we are – and of the very practical ways in which we can share our blessings with those in greatest need.”
The app was made for free by Alex Connell, the husband of a Christian Aid staff member, after he found out that budget constraints had put the project on hold.
“In the past I had helped out making videos and serving as a barman at a charity quiz night but as I’ve been a software developer for 14 years I thought this was the perfect project to get involved with,” he said.