Finding God's Voice in the Sacred Season of Lent: A Journey of Drawing Near
As the days lengthen and winter begins to soften into spring, the Christian church enters one of its most meaningful seasons: Lent. This sacred period of 40 days (not counting Sundays) stretches from Ash Wednesday through Holy Saturday, offering us a unique opportunity to draw closer to God's heart.
The Purpose of Lent
Traditionally, Lent has been seen as a time of giving up – fasting from certain foods or habits. While this practice can be meaningful, the deeper purpose of Lent is about creating space in our lives to hear God's voice more clearly. It's a season of intentional listening, of turning down the world's volume to tune into heaven's frequency.
The Challenge of Modern Devotion
In our contemporary world, finding quiet moments to connect with God can feel almost impossible. Our phones buzz constantly, our schedules overflow, and our minds race with endless to-do lists. Even when we do carve out time for devotions, we often struggle to quiet our hearts enough to truly listen.
This is where having a structured, meaningful guide for our Lenten journey becomes invaluable.
Creating Sacred Space in Daily Life
This year, I've been led to create something special for those longing to hear God's voice more clearly during Lent. "Whispers of the Heart" is more than just a devotional – it's a guided journey of learning to recognize God's voice in different aspects of our lives.
The journey takes us through six meaningful themes:
- Learning to prepare our hearts to listen
- Discovering God's voice in Scripture
- Recognizing divine whispers in nature
- Finding Him in moments of silence
- Hearing His truth through others
- Drawing near to His heart at the cross
Each day offers Scripture readings, gentle guidance for listening activities, and prompts for deeper reflection. Whether you have five minutes or an hour, these devotionals adapt to your schedule while helping you maintain a consistent practice of drawing near to God.
Making Lent Visible in Your Home
Sometimes we need visual reminders to pause and remember what matters most. That's why this Lenten journey includes both a journal and a companion flip book with daily artwork and inspiration. Displayed on your desk or counter, it becomes a beautiful reminder to pause and listen throughout your day.
Beginning Your Lenten Journey
As Ash Wednesday (March 5th, 2025) approaches, consider how you might create more space to hear God's voice this Lenten season. Whether through traditional practices like fasting, through guided devotional time, or both, the key is taking intentional steps to draw closer to His heart.
If you'd like to join me on this journey of learning to hear God's whispers more clearly, you can find the "Whispers of the Heart" Lenten collection here. May this Lenten season be a time of meaningful connection with the One who speaks love over our lives.'
