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A Christian Girl's Guide to Lent ✞

Lent is a Christian practice that i’ve always wanted to take part in, ever since i learned what it was all about. this year will be my first time participating, and I am so excited!

i really want to use this time to grow closer to God and deepen my faith. so, i decided to put together this mini guide (inspired by @/better4christ’s video) to help me—and any other Christian who wants to observe Lent this year.

i hope this helps! 🫶🏾

what is Lent?

Lent is a 40 day season (excluding Sundays) of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Holy Thursday. It's a period of preparation to celebrate the Lord's Resurrection at Easter. 

when does Lent take place?

౨ৎ Catholic & Protestant Lent: Wednesday, March 5, 2025 to Thursday, April 17, 2025

౨ৎ Orthodox Lent: Monday, March 3, 2025 to Saturday, April 19, 2025

what is the purpose of Lent?

Lent mirrors the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the wilderness (Matthew 4:2) and helps us to draw closer to God by letting go of distractions and focusing on Him. It’s a beautiful time to let go of habits that don't serve us, allowing God to transform us and become more Christ-like.

what are the key practices of Lent?

Fasting

food-based fasting:

౨ৎ Traditional fasting - no food during certain hours

౨ৎ Daniel Fast - no meat, dairy or processed foods

౨ৎ Vegan fast - no animal products

౨ৎ No processed sugar/junk food

౨ৎ No caffeine/alcohol 

lifestyle-based fasting:

౨ৎ Social Media

౨ৎ Secular music

౨ৎ Gossiping/Drama

౨ৎ Swearing/Cursing

౨ৎ Entertainment (TV, gaming, etc.)

౨ৎ Complaining/Negativity

౨ৎ Procrastination 

Prayer

౨ৎ Spending more time in prayer, reflection, and reading Scripture to grow closer to God.

Almsgiving

౨ৎ Giving to those in need through charity, donations, or acts of kindness to reflect Christ’s love.

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this year, i’ve personally decided to fast from secular music and gossip/drama for Lent, and I truly believe it will help me grow closer to God. but remember, Lent isn’t just about fasting, it’s about using this time to strengthen your relationship with Him.

rather than just cutting out a habit, try replacing it with something better. for example, if you’re fasting from social media, use that time to read your Bible, pray, or spend intentional quiet time with God.

small changes can make a big impact!

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btw what you consume shapes your perception. if you flood your mind with cynicism, chaos, and uninspired content, you dull your ability to see beauty. curating your inputs—art, literature, film, music, people—rewires your vision. you get to choose which version of life you experience...