Make Space for What Matters: 5 Spiritual Habits for LentSample

Spiritual Habits: A Word of Caution 

Before starting His public ministry, Jesus willingly went into the wilderness for 40 days to be alone. This time prepared Him to resist the temptations the devil threw at Him and step into the calling God had for Him. Creating healthy spiritual habits can help us do the same.  

As you continue to draw near to God every day through Lent, what you practice during this time will start to become a natural part of your daily and weekly rhythms. 

And as they become natural rhythms, you will start to find that your life looks different because you practice them. You are creating space for God to transform your heart so that His glory can be shown through you to a weary world in need of hope and a Savior. 

But when you practice these things, keep in mind that the spiritual habits themselves are not the end goal. The goal is to have a deeper intimacy with God. God’s Word makes it clear that obedience is better than sacrifice. This means that when we sacrifice anything, it should be from a place of humble surrender—not from a sense of half-hearted obligation. In the same way, spiritual habits add value when they reflect obedience that is grounded in God’s love.  

So as you prepare for Resurrection Sunday, remind yourself that God doesn’t expect you to grow spiritually on your own. Give yourself permission to come imperfectly before Him, because it is God’s power that is made perfect in your weakness.