The Lenten season - 2026
This Lenten season – another chance to Reflect & Refocus!
Lenten days in a Christian life are special and believed to be a self-reflective season which could be overlooked sometimes. We need a purposeful and realistic reflection as our life moves at a rapid speed and gets too busy at times. Ponder on the following…
- Identify the idols that we usually turn to for comfort (social media, shopping, friends) and try to replace that with a reliance on God.
“But I wipe away your sins because of who I am. And so, I will forget the wrongs you have done.” Isaiah 43:25
- Introspect if our sacrifices are to show off or genuine, as Lent is a time to move from conservation (of unacceptable practices) to transformation (of renewed mind)
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.” Romans 12:2
- Include and focus on "taking on" habits that foster patience, humility, gentleness, kindness and move beyond "giving up" items…
“Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.” 1 Peter 5:6
Jesus is ready to offer forgiveness and another chance to look into eternity.
“But you must return to your God; maintain love and justice, and wait for your God always.” Hosea 12:6
WHAT'S A HARVEST?
Discover Hear!
Jesus explained in Matthew 13 : 37–39, that ‘The one who sowed the good seed is the Son of Man. The field is the world, and the good seed stands for the people of the kingdom. The weeds are the people of the evil one, and the enemy who sows them is the devil. The harvest is the end of the age, and the harvesters are angels’.
In Revelation 14.15, it says, then another angel came out from the house of God and called to him with a loud voice, “Take your sickle and reap, because the time to reap has come, for the harvest of the earth is ripe.” . The day of harvest is not far.
As we believe, God has promised that he is preparing a Garden of Eden with the stunning beauty of that coming day.
Are we preparing for that day? God is. And so we are.
God & Me – this New Year 2026
Our God is here to make all things new and giving us a chance for a new start. Yesteryear is gone, maybe with some regrets, mistakes, or even failures. It’s again time to reflect and appreciate all the good things that we have experienced in the previous years. We should assess ourselves with biblical standards as we do not have any other benchmark other than the scripture.
1. Commitment to scripture
Scripture is inspired by God in order to provide an authoritative guidance to His people. We are encouraged to make much use of the Scriptures in our personal lives.
2. Commitment to Holiness
In Romans 12:2, we read “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God”. So, Holiness is something where one lives in a way that reflects God’s glory, rather than conforming to the ways of the world. Do we abide by the rules that God had laid down in the Bible? One needs discipline to do this, and that’s not easy.
3. Commitment to integrity
The Bible stresses the reputation of honesty in all that we do. God never lies, and He instructs this kind of integrity for us as well. Proverbs 12:22 says “The Lord hates those whose lips tell lies. But he is pleased with people who tell the truth.”
4. Commitment to love and care
“Do everything in love.” Corinthians 16:14. We are called to keep on loving, as kindness and care can help overcome any challenges in our relationship with others
Keep Jesus as your partner for the New year and team up with him for all your plans.
Say this Prayer for 2026.
Dear Jesus,
Thank you for making me see this New Year. Lord, I want to give and surrender myself into Your hands without reservations but with confidence. Lead me in Your path and help me see Your mighty works this year. I bring all my plans for the year before You. Acknowledge them if they are in line with Your plan for me. I pray this in Jesus' name. Amen.
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future”. Jeremiah 29:11.
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