There is a saying: 'The first step is the hardest... Have you ever found this? Especially if the journey is a difficult one; one that you don't really want to do perhaps, or one that is scary or unpleasant. The best way to combat these negative thoughts is to plan for the journey so that it does not seem so daunting.
Plans for Lent
Sit, think, pray, and write down what you want from your Lent journey and what you think God wants for you from Lent.
What are my Lent Goals?
This Lent think about:
Fasting from selfishness and be compassionate to others.
Fasting from anger and be filled with patience.
Fasting from sadness and be filled with gratitude.
Fasting from worries and trust in God.
Fasting from complaining and be positive.
Fasting from pessimism and be filled with hope.
Fasting from bitterness and forgive yourself and others.
Fasting from grudges and be reconciled.
Fasting from words and be quiet so you can listen.
Fasting from hurting words and be kind.
Prayer for the start of Lent
Lord, as I start preparing for my journey through Lent, please show me what I should be focusing on and what is irrelevant.
Loving God, help me to grow in faith and love over these next days of Lent, and may I be brought even closer to you in my life. Lord, you are my God, and I am yours, may I never veer from the perfect path which you have set before me. Please be my rock and my strength.
Almighty and ever living God, you invite me deeper into your world during Lent.
May this time be one of outward focus; seeking you in people and things I often ignore.
Help me live a Lent focused on you and what you have to say to me and what you have to show me.
Give me a heart hungry to serve you and those who need what I have to give.
Lent encourages Discipline and Intentional Living
Traditionally, Lent includes fasting or giving something up-not as punishment, but as a way to regain control and clarity. Letting go of distractions or indulgences creates room for focus, gratitude, and intentionality.
Modern application: Giving up social media, complaining, or sugar can shift your mindset and priorities.
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