Learn what Lent is and explore Bible verses for repentance, reflection, and spiritual renewal. These passages guide a gentler, grace-based season of growth.
Healthy reflection avoids shame spirals. Lent can be a season of honest self-examination paired with compassion: naming patterns you want to change, practicing repair, and returning to God’s mercy.
"Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye {even} to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning:"
"And rend your heart, and not your garments, and turn unto the LORD your God: for he {is} gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and of great kindness, and repenteth him of the evil."
"Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. {right: or, constant}"
Psalms 51:10 is a heartfelt plea for inner renewal and spiritual transformation. In life's struggles, it encourages seeking a fresh start and maintaining a steady, positive attitude. This verse reminds …
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us {our} sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
1 John 1:9 means that if we admit our wrongdoings to God, He will forgive us and make us spiritually clean. In real life, this encourages us to be honest …
"{Is} not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke? {the heavy...: Heb. the bundles of the yoke} {oppressed: Heb. broken}"
"Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward."
"But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face;"
"That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly."
"Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse {your} hands, {ye} sinners; and purify {your} hearts, {ye} double minded."
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