LENT 2026 DEVOTIONAL CALENDAR

Ash Wednesday – Feb 18

Reading: Book of Joel 2:12–13
Reflection: Lent begins with return — not performance, but repentance. God desires hearts, not outward show.
Prayer: Lord, turn my heart fully back to You.

Feb 19

Reading: Book of Psalms 51:1–12
Reflection: True cleansing comes from God’s mercy, not our effort.
Prayer: Create in me a clean heart, O God.

Feb 20

Reading: Gospel of Matthew 6:1–6
Reflection: Secret devotion shapes public faithfulness.
Prayer: Teach me to seek You, not attention.

Feb 21

Reading: Book of Isaiah 58:6–11
Reflection: Fasting that blesses others honors God.
Prayer: Let my repentance bring justice and mercy.

First Sunday in Lent – Feb 22

Reading: Gospel of Luke 4:1–13
Reflection: Jesus resisted temptation by trusting God’s Word.
Prayer: Strengthen me to stand firm in testing.

Feb 23

Reading: Gospel of John 1:12–13
Reflection: Lent reminds us we are children of God.
Prayer: Father, help me live as Your child.

Feb 24

Reading: Book of Micah 6:8
Reflection: God’s will is simple but demanding: justice, mercy, humility.
Prayer: Shape my life around what You love.

Feb 25

Reading: Epistle to the Romans 12:1–2
Reflection: Worship includes surrender of the whole self.
Prayer: Transform my mind and renew my life.

Feb 26

Reading: First Epistle of John 1:8–9
Reflection: Confession opens the door to forgiveness.
Prayer: I confess my sins; cleanse me in Christ.

Feb 27

Reading: Book of Genesis 12:1–4
Reflection: Faith often begins with obedience before clarity.
Prayer: Help me follow when You call.

Feb 28

Reading: Book of Exodus 3:7–10
Reflection: God hears the cry of the oppressed.
Prayer: Use me in Your redeeming work.

Second Sunday in Lent – Mar 1

Reading: Luke 9:28–36
Reflection: The glory of Christ strengthens us for the journey ahead.
Prayer: Let me see and trust Your glory.

Mar 2

Reading: Epistle to the Philippians 2:3–8
Reflection: Christ’s humility defines greatness.
Prayer: Make me servant-hearted like Jesus.

Mar 3

Reading: Epistle of James 1:22
Reflection: Hearing must lead to doing.
Prayer: Help me obey what I learn.

Mar 4

Reading: Epistle to the Hebrews 12:1–3
Reflection: Fixing our eyes on Jesus sustains endurance.
Prayer: Keep my focus on Christ.

Mar 5

Reading: Second Epistle to the Corinthians 5:17–20
Reflection: In Christ we become new creations and ambassadors.
Prayer: Reconcile me and send me.

Mar 6

Reading: Epistle to the Ephesians 2:8–10
Reflection: Grace saves; good works follow.
Prayer: Let my life reflect Your grace.

Mar 7

Reading: First Epistle of Peter 5:6–7
Reflection: Humility and trust go together.
Prayer: I cast my cares on You.

Third Sunday in Lent – Mar 8

Reading: John 4:13–14
Reflection: Christ alone satisfies spiritual thirst.
Prayer: Fill me with living water.

Mar 9

Reading: Epistle to the Colossians 3:1–4
Reflection: Set your mind on things above.
Prayer: Lift my desires toward You.

Mar 10

Reading: Book of Jeremiah 29:11–13
Reflection: God invites us to seek Him wholeheartedly.
Prayer: I seek You with all my heart.

Mar 11

Reading: Book of Ezekiel 36:26
Reflection: God replaces hardened hearts with living ones.
Prayer: Give me a new heart, O Lord.

Mar 12

Reading: Book of Hosea 6:1
Reflection: God calls us back to healing love.
Prayer: Restore me in Your mercy.

Mar 13

Reading: Gospel of Mark 8:34–35
Reflection: To follow Christ is to lose life in order to gain it.
Prayer: Teach me the way of the cross.

Mar 14

Reading: Psalm 27:1
Reflection: The Lord is our light in dark valleys.
Prayer: Be my light and salvation.

Fourth Sunday in Lent – Mar 15

Reading: Luke 15:20–24
Reflection: The Father runs toward repentant hearts.
Prayer: Thank You for welcoming me home.

Mar 16

Reading: Romans 8:1
Reflection: There is no condemnation in Christ.
Prayer: Help me live in freedom.

Mar 17

Reading: Isaiah 40:31
Reflection: Waiting on the Lord renews strength.
Prayer: Renew me as I trust You.

Mar 18

Reading: Matthew 11:28–30
Reflection: Jesus invites the weary to rest.
Prayer: I rest in Your gentle care.

Mar 19

Reading: John 8:12
Reflection: Christ is the light that overcomes darkness.
Prayer: Lead me in Your light.

Mar 20

Reading: 2 Corinthians 12:9
Reflection: God’s power shines through weakness.
Prayer: Be strong in my weakness.

Mar 21

Reading: Psalm 63:1
Reflection: Lent awakens deeper hunger for God.
Prayer: My soul thirsts for You.

Fifth Sunday in Lent – Mar 22

Reading: John 11:25
Reflection: Jesus is the resurrection and the life.
Prayer: Strengthen my hope in You.

Mar 23

Reading: Philippians 3:8
Reflection: Knowing Christ surpasses all gain.
Prayer: Make You my highest treasure.

Mar 24

Reading: Hebrews 4:14–16
Reflection: We approach God with confidence through Christ.
Prayer: Let me come boldly to Your throne.

Mar 25

Reading: Luke 1:38
Reflection: Faith says, “Let it be to me according to Your word.”
Prayer: Give me Mary’s trust.

Holy Week

Maundy Thursday – Mar 26

Reading: John 13:14–15
Reflection: Love kneels to serve.
Prayer: Teach me humble love.

Note: Maundy comes from the Latin word for “mandate” referencing Jesus’ command to Love One Another As He Loved Us.

Good Friday – Mar 27

Reading: Isaiah 53:4–6
Reflection: Christ bore our sins and sorrows.
Prayer: Thank You for the cross.

Holy Saturday – Mar 28

Reading: Psalm 130:5
Reflection: Even in silence, we wait in hope.
Prayer: Help me trust in quiet waiting.