Today Starts the Season of Lent for 40 Days

Lent is to focus on repenting of our sins and consecrating oneself to God. It should not be a time of boasting of one’s sacrifice or trying to earn God's favor or increasing His love. Jesus's love for us could not be any greater than it already is.

“When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to men that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen” (Matthew 6:16-18).

Fasting can be a good thing, and Jesus is pleased when we repent of our sinful habits. Repenting of our sins is something we should be doing every day of the year, not only during the 40 days of Lent.

1. Fear of Failure – You don’t succeed without experiencing failure. Just make sure you fail forward.

2. Your Comfort Zone – It’s outside our comfort zones where new discoveries are made.

3. Feelings of Unworthiness – You are fearfully and wonderfully made by your creator. (Psalm 139:14)

4. Impatience – God’s timing is the perfect timing.

5. Retirement – As long as you are still breathing, you are here for a reason. You have a purpose of influencing others for Christ. Our work is not always tied to a paycheck.

6. People Pleasing – I can’t please everyone anyways. There is only one I need to strive to please.

7. Comparison – I have my own unique contribution to make and there is no one else like me.

8. Blame – I am not going to pass the buck. I will take responsibility for my actions.

9. Guilt – I am loved by Jesus and he has forgiven my sins. Today is a new day and the past is behind.

10. Overcommitment – Do less better and accomplish more.

11. Lack of Counsel – Wise decisions are rarely made in a vacuum.

12. Impurity– Live lives pure and without blemish.

13. Entitlement – The world does not owe me anything. God does not owe me anything. I live in humility and grace.

14. Apathy – Life is too short not to care.

15. Hatred – Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good (Romans 12:21).

16. Negativity – I will put the best construction on everything when it comes to other people. I will also minimize my contact with people who are negative and toxic.

17. The Spirit of Poverty – Believe that with God there is always more than enough and never a lack.

18. Going Through the Motions – The more you invest yourself, the more you will get back.

19. Complaint – Instead of contributing to the problem, be the solution.

20. The Pursuit of Happiness – God wants something greater and more lasting than happiness. It is called joy.

21. Bitterness – The only person I am hurting by holding on to this is myself.

22. Distraction – Life is filled with distractions that will take our eyes off the prize.

23. Giving up – God never gives up on us.

24. Mediocrity – If you are going to do something, then give it all you got.

25. Destructive Speech – Encourage one another and all the more as you see the day approaching (Hebrews 10:25).

26. Busyness – It is a badge of honor to be busy. But that does not always translate to abundance.

27. Loneliness – With Jesus I am never alone. He is with me wherever I go.

28. Disunity – If two of you agree on earth about anything, it will be done for them by the Heavenly Father (Matthew 18:19)

29. The Quick Fix – Rarely does true transformation happen overnight.

30. Worry– God is in control and worrying will not help.

31. Idolizing – Don’t assign anyone a standard they cannot live up to.

32. Resistance to Change – Change is certain. It is not if we will change, but how we will change.

33. Pride – Blessed are the humble.

34. Small View of God – Don’t tell God how big your problem is, tell your problem how big your God is.

35. Envy – I am blessed. My value is not found in my possessions, but in my relationship with my Heavenly Father.

36. Ungratefulness – You have been blessed in a way greater than you realize.

37. Selfish Ambition – God has a mission for me that is bigger than me.

38. Self-Sufficiency – Jesus is my strength. I can do all things through him (Philippians 4:13)

39. Sorrow – Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes in the morning (Psalm 30:5b)

40. My Life – Whoever loves his life loses it, and whoever hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life (John 12:25).

Pray a Rosary every day during this Lent Season for Strenght, for Families, for Souls in Purgatory, for Priests and for the Sinners of the World.

Our Lady of Lourdes when She appeared to St. Bernadette asked to add an extra decade when you pray the rosary for the souls of purgatory.

Click here to pray the 7 Sorrows Rosary

God bless you!
Paul
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