Introduction
Five Minutes with God: A 2026 Lenten Devotional
Welcome to a Lenten journey of returning to God, to clarity, and to purpose.
For generations, Christians have walked this forty-day journey by embracing five core disciplines:
- Repentance - turning back to God
- Almsgiving - love made visible
- Prayer - communion with the Father
- Fasting/Sacrifice - making space for what matters
- Walking in Love - Scripture reading and meditation
These practices help us slow down, listen deeply, and make room for God's renewing work.
How This Course Works
Spend a few intentional minutes with God each day. Each week focuses on a theme from Jesus’s life and includes:
- A short reflection
- A Scripture passage for meditation
- A simple practice connected to one of the Five Pillars of Lent
Your Weekly & Daily Rhythms
Read & Reflect: Read the devotion at the start of the week and revisit the reflection questions often.
Engage: Read the Scripture passage slowly and prayerfully.
Pause & Pray: Sit in silence for five minutes daily, asking the Holy Spirit to help you apply the reading to your life.
Remember
Lent is not about perfection.
"Then the Lord God formed man from the dust of the ground and breathed the breath of life into his nostrils, and the man became a living being." - Genesis 2:7
