Lenten Journey 2025

Preparing for Lent, what if any preparation do you do for this particular season.

Many people choose to give up things that are difficult to quit or give up for a period of time. Some decide to not eat certain foods or specific drinks, while others take breaks from social media. If the latter is one of yours, I hope you can at least have the opportunity to read this post, prior to giving it up. I have tried numerous things over the years, no TV, no drinking soda or alcohol, no cussing or swear words, none of these ever really brought me closer to understanding or experiencing the season of Lent in a meaning spiritual way. I found myself looking forward to when I could enjoy the things I gave up again, a self imposed sufferance. But is that really what Lent is supposed to be like? Lent is not meant to be simply about self-sacrifice and suffering for the sake of suffering. It is also not meant to be a comfortable season of merely acknowledging Lent. The Lent that I have come to understand is an intentional time of revisiting the events of Jesus’ birth, life, ministry, His horrific death and disgrace; all leading towards His resurrection.

I am currently reading three different books as I begin my Lenten journey. The first one easily caught my attention, “No a Tame Lion” A Lent course based on the writings of C. S. Lewis written by Hilary Brand. As many of you know, I am a huge fan of C. S. Lewis’ writings. In past years, I have posted a daily blog during Lent but this year will be very different, I hope your season is all you want it to be. Please check back as I will provide updates on my journey and hopefully you can glean from my experience.

In her book, Hilary Brand describes Lent as, “…a time of sackcloth and ashes and rambling in the stomach, a drab, grey run-up to the glorious resurrection theme of Easter.” Her book is based around three films: The Chronicles of Narnia’s – The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and Prince Caspian and Shadowlands. Additionally, she uses quotes from several of Lewis’ books throughout the book. *I will list them at the end of this post.

Lent for me this year, at least my hope is to draw closer to Jesus in every aspect of my life. I pray for you as you journey through this season.

References:

Books by Lewis

• The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
• Mere Christianity
• The Screwtape Letters
• A Grief Observed
• Surprised by Joy
• The Last Battle
• The Problem of Pain
• The Great Divorce
• Perelandra
• Reflections on the Psalms
• The Silver Chair

~Charlotte, Striving Towards Genuine Authentic Living As A Child Of God 💞