I open my computer to dozens of emails of incredible resources to help my family and me during this Lenten season (mostly the most beautiful children's resources!). I click through each email, wondering in my head what I'll possibly do this Lenten season to *really* enter in—to make this a Lent that I can look back on and think, "That was my most transformative Lent ever."
What to give up? What to add to in my prayer time? What to do to give alms in a unique way? What does God want from me this year?
I long for a quick answer to these questions that reside just at the surface, my anxious heart thinking "I've got to rock this Lent!"
I breathe deeply and ponder, "O Lord, where are the answers to the question that my soul actually wants to utter: Where is deeper union with You?"
I know in my heart of hearts the answer lies in one place alone: the heart of God. He holds the key to my questioning, He knows the longings of my heart, He is calling me into something beautiful and new and quiet and hidden.
And yet... I keep my email inbox open, and I keep scrolling through to find *the one* that will change the game for me instead of closing my computer, grabbing my Bible and prayer journal, and heading out to the chapel or quieting myself in my inner room—the place where God resides. That is the sacred space of encounter, the quiet refuge from the obligations, where The Answer himself dwells.
If you, like me, are struggling with "What should I do for Lent?!" I created a little PDF for you and for me. It's not one with activities for every day of Lent (although I'm SO grateful for those!!), it's not one with the answers to what you're asking... but it is a PDF with prompts to take to the foot of our Lord and to ask Him what He desires, to sit with Him in adoration and worship to honestly ask, "Lord, how are YOU inviting to pray this Lent?"
I hope it helps. I hope it is just the invitation you need to start that conversation with the Lord Who is holding you and holds your future.
And just as a little warning: He just might surprise you.
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Jenna Guizar is a wife and mama in sunny AZ. She pretends to love football for her husband, reads lots of books to her seven lovely babes, and tries not to burn mac n cheese on the daily. In between football games, reading books, and [not] burning mac n cheese, she is the Founder + Creative Director of Blessed is She women’s ministry + community. Find out more about her here.
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