Repentance and reflection are two of three key themes as we journey in Lent.
Just as Jesus spent 40 days in the wilderness reflecting on His mission and identity, we are invited to reflect on our own spiritual journey. Reflection is not about guilt or shame but about creating space for God to speak into our lives.
The psalmist writes in Psalm 139:23-24, “Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”
It’s not easy to ask God to reveal what is hidden in our hearts. But it is essential if we want to grow closer to Him. It requires courage.
Reflection can take many forms. Some may choose to keep a journal, meditate on Scripture, or practice silence and solitude. The goal is not just to think deeply but to align our hearts with God’s purposes.
Henri Nouwen once said, “Spiritual formation, I have come to believe, is not about steps or stages on the way to perfection. It is about the movements from the mind to the heart through prayer in the presence of God.” Lent invites us to move beyond surface-level faith and into the depths of God’s transformative presence.
Henri Nouwen once said, “Spiritual formation, I have come to believe, is not about steps or stages on the way to perfection. It is about the movements from the mind to the heart through prayer in the presence of God.” Lent invites us to move beyond surface-level faith and into the depths of God’s transformative presence.
So, how can you create space in your life to reflect during this season? Maybe it’s turning off distractions or setting aside dedicated time each day to sit with God. However you choose to reflect, let it be a time of drawing nearer to the one who knows you fully and loves you completely.
