Devotion to God
Lent comes providentially to reawaken us, to shake us from our lethargy. (Pope Francis)
Christians who observe the 40 days of Lent before Easter usually give up something, practicing fasting, for example, as a token of devotion and sacrifice. It suggests a more introspective consideration of one’s relationship with God, and as one pastor put it, “We need God more than we need to be busy for God.” It’s a good time to prayerfully review your closeness to God.
My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. (Psalm 42:2)