Lent Day 26: A Prayer for Serving Others

rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature[a] of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death even death on a cross! ~ Philippians 2:7–8

We often hear that we are called to serve others, but knowing how (or even wanting to) serve others…

Lent Day 25: Do I Deserve Forgiveness?

You, Lord, are forgiving and good, abounding in love to all who call to you. ~ Psalm 86:5

Do you ever beat yourself up because you think you “deserve” it? You internalise the guilt and ask yourself, “Do I deserve forgiveness?”

What’s crazy about God’s forgiveness is none of us deserve it, but God delights in graciously giving it!

Today, Natalie shares a…

Lent Day 24: Meditating on 1 Peter 3:9

Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing. ~ 1 Peter 3:9

Have you ever wanted to get back at someone who wronged you? I mean like really give them a piece of your mind and a taste of…

Lent Day 23: Hope to Start Afresh

If anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here! ~ 2 Corinthians 5:17

No matter who we used to be or what we’ve done, we can put it all behind us. We can stop beating ourselves up over our past and let go of the guilt, knowing we’re completely forgiven because of…

Lent Day 22: Serving Each Other through Forgiveness and Reconciliation

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. ~ Ephesians 4:32

We all know that serving one another means helping someone else, right? But service actually isn’t limited to just lending someone a hand. There is also great value in serving each other through forgiveness and reconciliation!

Check out this devotional below which…

Lent Day 21: A Prayer of Confession and Forgiveness

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. ~ 1 John 1:9

Why do we push against God’s forgiveness? Trying to bury our mistakes and keep them to ourselves only makes the weight on our hearts heavier. So we inflict pain on ourselves trying to hide our…

Lent Day 20: Spiritual Benefits of Fasting

“Even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.” ~ Joel 2:12

We are half-way through our journey through Lent!

Together, we’ve explored many ways to connect with God on our Lent journey as well as ways to help deal with the chaotic messes life likes to make.

On our final day of the…

Lent Day 19: Meditating on Lamentations 3:21–22

Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. ~ Philippians 4:12–13

You’re feeling overwhelmed by the world and its unreasonable demands, you’re tired, pressured.

At the same time, your heart is burdened with the suffering in your nation, your world, your neighbourhood. You are…

Lent Day 18: “All We Need”

I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength. ~ Philippians 4:12–13

We need God,…

Lent Day 17: Why Do Christians Fast During Lent?

Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. ~ James 4:10

Why do Christians Fast During Lent? This is a very valid question. Fasting is not always about giving up something that we need to survive (like fasting from food/water). Fasting is all about giving up something we typically rely on (maybe our morning cup of coffee) to…

Lent Day 16: A Christian Fasting Prayer

“When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. ~ Matthew 6:16

Why do we fast?

Fasting is a way to recognise our neediness and vulnerability as humans. We need water. We need food. And in a culture…

Lent Day 15: Repentance and Healing

Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. ~ Ephesians 4:2-3

Repentance and healing aren’t just an important part of our relationship with God, but also an important part of our relationships with others and our own emotional health.

However, finding the…

Lent Day 14: Meditating on Psalm 51:1–2

Why do you boast of evil, you mighty hero? Why do you boast all day long, you who are a disgrace in the eyes of God? You who practice deceit, your tongue plots destruction; it is like a sharpened razor. ~ Psalm 52:1-2

Did you make a mistake this week? Say something to someone or do something that you know you…

Lent Day 13: The Joy of Repentance

Nehemiah said, “Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is holy to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” ~ Nehemiah 8:10

What does it mean to repent from your sins? Some messages we hear sound so aggressive or fear-driven: “Repent. OR…

Lent Day 12: Don’t Keep Your Problems to Yourself

Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord ~ Acts 3:19

We often put on an act that we are okay. We hide our hurt under a mask of fake smiles that cover up the struggles we are really feeling. We are afraid of showing any…