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Daily Lenten Reflection – Thursday of the First Week of Lent (February 26, 2026)

“My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry” (James 1:19). These are simple words, yet they confront daily behavior directly. Most problems in relationships, families, and even faith begin here. People speak quickly, react instantly, and allow anger to take control. Listening is often neglected. This daily Lenten reflection brings attention to a habit that quietly shapes the heart. To be quick to listen requires humility. It means stepping back, paying attention, and allowing truth to be heard before responding. Many listen only to reply, not to understand. This leads to misunderstanding, division, and unnecessary conflict. Scripture calls for something different. It calls for restraint. Being slow to speak is not silence without purpose. It is discipline. Words once spoken cannot be taken back. Careless speech damages trust and reveals what is within. A person who controls speech shows control over the he...
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Daily Lenten Reflection – Wednesday of the First Week of Lent (February 25, 2026)

“Get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent and humbly accept the word planted in you, which can save you” (James 1:21). Moral corruption is not hidden. It is everywhere, and it is often called normal. Filth is presented as freedom. Pornography is treated as entertainment. Lies, deceit, greed, covetousness, and adultery are excused in the name of progress and openness. What was once recognized as sin is now defended as personal choice. This daily Lenten reflection brings that reality into the light. Scripture does not adjust to culture. It confronts it. James gives a clear command. Get rid of all moral filth and the evil that is so prevalent. Not reduce it. Not manage it. Remove it. This is not about judging others. It begins with the self. Change begins when a person stops pointing outward and starts looking inward. The consequence of ignoring sin is serious. It does not lead to freedom. It leads to loss of the soul, confusion, and disorder. Sin, when accepted, does ...
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Daily Lenten Reflection – Tuesday of the First Week of Lent (February 24, 2026)

“Thus says the Lord: ‘Consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am holy’” (Leviticus 11:44). God does not lower the standard. He sets it. “Be holy, for I am holy.” The measure is not other people. It is not the neighbor, not society, not personal comfort. Comparing with others creates a false sense of righteousness. It leads to pride, not holiness. This daily Lenten reflection brings that truth into focus. The command to be holy can seem impossible. No one can match the holiness of God by effort alone. That is why Scripture first says, “Consecrate yourselves.” Holiness begins with separation from sin, not comparison with others. It begins with truth. Sin cannot be covered, renamed, or ignored. It must be confessed. Many attempt to appear good while avoiding the deeper work of repentance. That is not holiness. Covering sin does not make a person holy. It hardens the heart. God calls for something real. A life set apart, a life turned toward Him, a life that begins with confession and...
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Daily Lenten Reflection – Monday of the First Week of Lent (February 23, 2026)

“Do not swear falsely by my name and so profane the name of your God. I am the Lord” (Leviticus 19:12). This command is direct. Do not misuse the name of God. Not in anger, not in habit, not in jest. The name of the Lord is holy, yet it is spoken today as if it means nothing. The name of Jesus is used as a curse word in daily speech, in entertainment, and in casual conversation. It has become so common that many no longer notice it. That does not make it acceptable. It makes it serious. This daily Lenten reflection brings attention to a sin that is widely ignored. The misuse of the name of God is not a minor issue. It reflects a deeper problem. When the name of God is treated lightly, it reveals a heart that has lost reverence. Words are not empty. They reveal what is held within. A person who truly honors God will not use His name carelessly. There is also a selective silence around this issue. People often hesitate to misuse what other religions hold sacred. No one dares to use the n...
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Daily Lenten Reflection – First Sunday of Lent (February 22, 2026)

“My sacrifice, O God, is a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart you, God, will not despise” (Psalm 51:17). Psalm 51 is the cry of a man who has come face to face with his own sin. After the sin of David with Bathsheba and the confrontation by the prophet Nathan, David does not defend himself or silence the messenger. He admits sin and turns to God with a broken spirit. This daily Lenten reflection brings that same truth into the present moment. Real repentance begins when pride gives way to honesty. A broken and contrite heart is not weakness. It is clarity. It is the moment a person stops pretending and recognizes sin for what it is in the sight of God. Many people avoid this word today. Sin is often softened into “mistakes” or “poor choices,” as if it carries no deeper meaning. Scripture does not allow that. Sin is a rupture in the relationship with God, and no amount of rewording changes that reality. The force of this passage is simple and direct. God does not reject the one ...
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