Lent

Oh, how I need the presence of Your Spirit! Please, God, as I look forward to Easter and the newness of spring, let it be a time of personal growth. Prune the branches in me that are not bearing fruit and cultivate the parts that are ready to flourish.

The options are numerous when it comes to fasting for Lent. The first thing we should do is pray and ask the Lord to lay something on our hearts that perhaps we have allowed to become an idol, distraction, or roadblock to our faith. Here are some examples.

If you want Lent to shape your faith rather than pass quietly by, this guide shows how prayer, fasting, and Scripture can lead to lasting spiritual change before Easter arrives.

For some Christians, praying over the 14 stations of the cross can be a good way to draw closer to Christ and meditate on the suffering and grace of God that leads to our salvation. Let’s take a look at the 14 stations of the cross, what they are, and why knowing about them can help us become better disciples of Jesus Christ.

These 8 prayers will guide you into repentance, renewal, and deeper joy as you begin the Lenten season. Let God realign your heart through Scripture-rooted surrender.

Fasting can feel like a “Lent-only” discipline—something reserved for solemn weeks leading up to Resurrection Sunday. But Scripture shows fasting is far bigger than a seasonal tradition. It’s a focused way to deny yourself something temporary (often food) so you can “feast” on the presence of God through prayer, His Word, and deeper dependence.

The Christian Woman’s Guide to Fasting and Prayer walks you through what fasting actually is, why believers fasted throughout the Old and New Testaments, and how prayer transforms fasting from mere deprivation into spiritual intimacy. You’ll see how God’s people fasted in desperate moments, for closeness to God, for spiritual warfare, and for guidance in ministry. You’ll also get practical pointers—how to plan wisely, protect your health, keep your fast private, and start small if you’re new to it.

If your heart is craving clarity, renewed discipline, or a fresh spiritual breakthrough, this guide is designed to help you step into fasting with confidence and purpose.

Prepare your heart for Lent and download the PDF below.