lenten

Day 30: Commitment Scripture: Don’t you know that when you offer yourselves to someone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one you obey—whether you are slaves to sin, which leads to death, or to obedience, which leads to…

Day 29: Compassion Scripture: “On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read…

Day 28: Freedom Scripture: “So the Son set you free, you will be free indeed!” John 8:36 Prayer: Jesus, when I put my faith in you, YOU set me free. Thank you for the freedom we have in you alone.…

Day 27: Listening Scripture: “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like someone who looks at his face…

Day 26: Self-Control Scripture: “So I find this law at work: Although I want to do good, evil is right there with me. For in my inner being I delight in God’s law; but I see another law at work…

Day 25: Purpose Scripture: “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest…

Day 24: Mercy Scripture: "Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.” Micah 7:18 (NIV) Prayer: Father, we…

Day 23: Meekness Scripture: Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5 Prayer: Father, I pray that you would draw me into meekness. I pray that you would soften my heart towards those around me. Help…

Day 22: Goodness Scripture: “To the one who comes near me, I will show myself holy; Before all the people, I will show my glory.” Aaron was silent. Leviticus 10:31 “I’m sure now I’ll see God’s goodness in the exuberant…

Day 21: Rest Scripture: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will…