Janelle Esker I know this is going to sound weird but the season of Lent is one of my very favorite times of the year, possibly because of the anticipation of Easter! We don’t view it as a sacrifice but a chance to participate in the beauty of Lent, a time to rest in the arms of Jesus in sweet fellowship. Daily rhythms when I can slow down and prioritize spending more time with God which makes me very happy! I’m excited to share with you Simple Ways To Enhance The Beauty Of Lent!
Lent is a 40-day season of prayer, fasting, and giving that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Maundy /Holy Thursday. It’s a period of preparation to celebrate Jesus’s Resurrection at Easter. During Lent, we seek the Lord in prayer by reading the Bible, and we serve and practice self-control through fasting. We are not just called to abstain from luxuries during Lent, but to a true inner conversion of heart as we seek to follow Christ’s will more faithfully.
Oh, what a beautiful time Lent is in that it allows us time and space to apply Spiritual Disciplines in order that we may become strong in our faith, gain wisdom, become courageous in our witness, and be persistent in doing good.
Simple Ways To Enhance The Beauty Of Lent
- Give up something you love for Lent or give away something you love.
- Celebrate the true meaning of St. Patricks Day!
- Follow The Peaceful Haven’s Simplified Family Lenten Plan
- Take a nature walk in God’s amazing creation and collect twigs to make into crosses, tying them together with twine.
- Practice Praying The Hours…
- Fast from Social Media.
- Pick a Christian Hero and do a deep dive into their life for spiritual encouragement.
- Participate wholeheartedly in Holy Week using these Christ-Centered Family Activities For Holy Week!
- Read spiritual books Like Dallas WIllard’s Hearing God or The Practice of the Presence of God by Brother Lawrence.
- Pick a relative or immediate family member to daily pray for during the Lenten season.
- Have a silent retreat.
- Engage in a secret act of service to your neighbor!
- Soak in Sabbath rest.
- Attend Lenten activities in your church community!
In the past, I think that the Lenten Season has been viewed by some as drudgery. My challenge to you is to reset your mindset about Lent so that you will be able to soak in the beauty and encounter true worship.
Your Turn…
Do you have any family Lenten practices? I’d love to hear what you do in the comments below!
Blessing,
Janelle
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