Day 33 of Lent Friday April 11th 2025
Matthew 17: 20 He replied, “Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”
1 Corinthians 13: 4-7 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5 It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6 Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7 It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
Galatians 5: 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
Ephesians 4: 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.
1 John 4: 7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.
Day 33 of Lent – Joy, Hope Love, Forgiveness and Faith
Let us pause and reflect on the gifts of joy, hope, love, forgiveness, and faith. These virtues guide us closer to God and remind us of His unwavering presence in our lives.
Joy: Today, I choose to find joy in the small blessings around me. Even in times of struggle, I will seek the beauty in God’s creation and the kindness in others.
Hope: I hold onto hope, knowing that God’s promises are steadfast. When I feel uncertain, I will lean into His word and trust in His divine plan.
Love: Let me love others as Christ loves me—unconditionally and wholeheartedly. I will show compassion, understanding, and kindness in my actions.
Forgiveness: Forgiveness is not always easy, but it is necessary. I will release resentment and offer forgiveness to those who have hurt me, just as God forgives my shortcomings.
Faith: My faith is my foundation. I will nurture it through prayer, scripture, and reflection, allowing it to grow stronger each day.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of Lent, a time to draw nearer to You. Help me embrace joy, hope, love, forgiveness, and faith in all I do. May my heart be open to Your guidance, and may my actions reflect Your light in the world. Teach me to trust in Your plan and to walk in Your ways with humility and grace. Amen.