Looking into the experiences of other, everyday Christians can help answer the question: โHow to observe Lent?โ or โWhy is Lent important?โ Check out this short personal testimony and dive into todayโs step on our Lent journey!
Journey Through Lent, Day 15
Repentance and healing arenโt just an important part of our relationship with God, but also an important part of our relationships with others and our own emotional health.
However, finding the joy of repentance can be difficult. Check out this short testimony with Q. Jackson where she shares her experiences with repentance in her Lent journey!
Testimony Q & A with Q. Jackson
Q: What have you been learning recently about the topic of โrepentance?โ
A: Repentance makes me feel really, really awfulโmainly because it forces me to acknowledge that Iโm wrong. But as an Enneagram type 1 (perfectionist), being wrong or bad is legitimately my worst fear. Recently, Godโs been showing me that it actually feels WAY better when I give up my normal response of self-defense and attempted justification, and embrace his wayโsetting aside pride, and seeking unity and restoration. Itโs less scary when he reminds me that my mistakes are separate from my identityโthey donโt define my character to him.
Scripture:
โBe completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peaceโ (Ephesians 4:2-3).
Reflect
Recall a personal regret you have because of a mistake youโve made. In what ways do you believe it affects God’s (or otherโs) opinion of you? Then invite God to remind you how he sees you and thinks about you (and listen for a minute to hear what he says!).
Whether youโve been following our Lent study since day 1, or youโre just now starting your Lent journey, weโve got loads of helpful resources for you. Check out this link for the complete 40 days of our journey through Lentโread another short personal testimony, or any of our Lent prayers and Scripture meditations!
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