It is that time of the year again — a sacred season when we commit ourselves to holiness and journey with Christ in His Passion. 🌿 Some of us may have already chosen habits to give up for this Lenten season, perhaps even planning to return to them afterward.
But today, I want to ask you a deeper question: Is there anything you can do to help God?
The answer is found in Gospel of Matthew 25:31–46. Whatever you do for the vulnerable — the hungry, the thirsty, the stranger, the naked, the sick — you do for Jesus Christ. 🤍
Often, when we hear “the vulnerable,” we picture people begging on the streets or those in distant communities. Yet sometimes, we overlook our immediate neighbours — those closest to us who may be silently in need.
In this period, make it a habit to speak nothing but positivity into your life and into the lives of others. 🌸 Let Psalms 19:14 be your commitment: “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable before You, O Lord.”
Heed the wisdom of Epistle of James 1:19 — be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger. Confess daily, in line with Epistle to the Romans 15:2, that you are an encourager. You build up; you do not tear down. 🌷
Remind yourself each day that you are creative because the Holy Spirit lives in you (Gospel of John 14:26). Let your word be your word. Face yourself honestly this Lenten season, and do not emerge without shedding old leaves — habits, mindsets, and patterns that no longer serve your growth. 🌿
Whenever you are faced with temptations or trials, cast all your cares upon the Lord, for He cares for you (First Epistle of Peter 5:7). 🤍
This is a season of deep self-reflection and the cultivation of lasting habits that will propel you to the next level of your life. It would be truly sad to journey through these 40 days only to continue struggling with the same issues without growth.
As you pray and fast, keep working on your personal projects. Do not merely wear the ashes of Lent outwardly — let the transformation be visible in your approach to life, in your speech, and in your commitment to self-improvement. 🌸
As you pray for the country, prepare yourself to act. Get your voter’s card ready. Make wise decisions, because faith without works is useless. 🤍
And as you meditate on your life, remember: He who created you knew you before you were born. Align yourself with Him, for apart from Him you can do nothing (Gospel of John 15:5).
God is within you. Align with Him. Do not be afraid of the faces of men. Stand for what is right and just at all times. 🌿
As you embark on this 40-day journey of reflection, may God reveal you to yourself and help you appreciate how wonderfully made you are. Amen. 🌸🤍
I remain your friend and brother,
Maazi Onuora Obodoechi
Pen it down. 