Lent

Lent is a 40-day journey (not counting Sundays) of six weeks, designed to help us focus on walking spiritually with Jesus on his way to the cross so we’ll be prepared to celebrate his resurrection on Easter. Reading Scripture from the Bible during Lent helps us pay close attention to the journey Jesus took as our Savior, as well as to the journey that Jesus is calling us to take in our lives to grow spiritually. Every Bible passage that relates to Lent can help us connect more closely with Jesus as we reflect on what he did for us, why it matters, and how it can empower us today.God promises in Jeremiah 29:13: “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” Following a Scripture reading plan for Lent can help us seek God wholeheartedly and discover new aspects of who he is that inspire us and motivate us to grow closer to him. So, let’s look forward to what we can learn from reading his Word throughout Lent! Here’s a Scripture reading plan for all six weeks of Lent.Photo Credit: SWN Design

What if fasting this Lent actually transformed your habits, not just your diet? These 10 soul-deep shifts can clear out what is draining you and make space for freedom, peace, and a closer walk with God.

Lent is more than giving something up; it is your chance to rebuild your prayer life from the ground up. Discover 7 powerful shifts that can take your conversations with God from routine to life-changing.

I also take comfort in knowing that should such temptations arise again, He will be there to help me through. Anorexia does not have the final say in my Lenten season or my life; God does.

Oh, how I need the presence of Your Spirit! Please, God, as I look forward to Easter and the newness of spring, let it be a time of personal growth. Prune the branches in me that are not bearing fruit and cultivate the parts that are ready to flourish.

The options are numerous when it comes to fasting for Lent. The first thing we should do is pray and ask the Lord to lay something on our hearts that perhaps we have allowed to become an idol, distraction, or roadblock to our faith. Here are some examples.

If you want Lent to shape your faith rather than pass quietly by, this guide shows how prayer, fasting, and Scripture can lead to lasting spiritual change before Easter arrives.

For some Christians, praying over the 14 stations of the cross can be a good way to draw closer to Christ and meditate on the suffering and grace of God that leads to our salvation. Let’s take a look at the 14 stations of the cross, what they are, and why knowing about them can help us become better disciples of Jesus Christ.

These 8 prayers will guide you into repentance, renewal, and deeper joy as you begin the Lenten season. Let God realign your heart through Scripture-rooted surrender.

Fasting can feel like a “Lent-only” discipline—something reserved for solemn weeks leading up to Resurrection Sunday. But Scripture shows fasting is far bigger than a seasonal tradition. It’s a focused way to deny yourself something temporary (often food) so you can “feast” on the presence of God through prayer, His Word, and deeper dependence.

The Christian Woman’s Guide to Fasting and Prayer walks you through what fasting actually is, why believers fasted throughout the Old and New Testaments, and how prayer transforms fasting from mere deprivation into spiritual intimacy. You’ll see how God’s people fasted in desperate moments, for closeness to God, for spiritual warfare, and for guidance in ministry. You’ll also get practical pointers—how to plan wisely, protect your health, keep your fast private, and start small if you’re new to it.

If your heart is craving clarity, renewed discipline, or a fresh spiritual breakthrough, this guide is designed to help you step into fasting with confidence and purpose.

Prepare your heart for Lent and download the PDF below.