Lent Week 3: Daily Decisions, Eternal Impact
- Cheryl Woodson
- Mar 4
- 2 min read
In the first weeks of Lent, I examined my habits and began letting go of what distracted me from God. But empty space is never meant to stay empty. This week, I choose to fill that space with intention — with Scripture, service, gratitude, encouragement, and quiet moments that make room for His voice. Instead of drifting back to old patterns, I want to build new ones that shape my heart and reflect His love in ordinary moments.
Day 15: Reflection: Letting go is only the first step—then we fill the space.
Question: What positive habit can I adopt this week?
Action: Start reading a devotional or spiritual book.
Day 16: Reflection: Volunteering is a way to fill space with love.
Question: Who can I serve this week?
Action: Find one opportunity to help someone.
Day 17: Reflection: Journaling strengthens spiritual growth.
Question: How can I reflect daily on God’s presence?
Action: Write a short gratitude list every morning.
Day 18: Reflection: Relationships are where God works through us.
Question: Who can I encourage today?
Action: Send a message of encouragement or pray for someone.
Day 19: Reflection: Filling our minds with God’s Word reshapes our choices.
Question: What scripture can guide me today?
Action: Read one chapter of the Bible and meditate on it.
Day 20: Reflection: Silence allows God to speak.
Question: When do I give God time to speak in my day?
Action: Take 5 minutes of quiet reflection today.
Day 21: Reflection: God works through ordinary moments.
Question: How can today’s ordinary moments become holy?
Action: Offer every small task to God as an act of worship.
This week, I won’t just remove what pulls me away — I will replace it with what draws me closer. I will serve when I have the chance. I will read even when I’m busy. I will pause when the world feels loud. I will offer my ordinary moments as worship. Growth happens when I choose daily habits that honor God. And I trust that as I fill my life with Him, He will shape me from the inside out.
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