Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season of prayer, fasting, and repentance leading up to Easter. If you see people with ashes on their foreheads today, don’t panic, they didn’t just forget to wash their face. It’s a symbol of humility, reminding us that we are finite and in need of God’s grace.
In the Bible, ashes were often used as a sign of repentance and surrender. “Then I turned my face to the Lord God, seeking him by prayer and pleas for mercy with fasting and sackcloth and ashes.” —Daniel 9:3
Lent isn’t about earning God’s love - it’s about making space for Him. Fasting reminds us that only God can truly satisfy. Repentance turns our hearts back to Him. It’s a time to reflect on Jesus’ sacrifice, let go of distractions, and realign our lives with His.
“He must increase, but I must decrease.” —John 3:30
Whether or not you observe Lent, today is a great day to ask: What’s taking up space in my life that belongs to Jesus?
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