Return to Me Daily Lenten Devotions

“Yet even now, says the Lord,
return to me with all your heart,
with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning;
rend your hearts and not your clothing.”
– Joel 2:12-13a

These Ash Wednesday verses set the stage for a Lenten practice. Over the next 40 days, you are invited to explore the journey of return. In the Hebrew scriptures, God’s people turn away from God and return to God again and again. The process is not linear, nor is it ever complete.

The next six weeks we will explore the theme Return to Me through creating a hands-on Lenten space, fasting, praying, giving, journaling, and spiritual practices. While we use these practices during Lent, none of them are exclusive to the season. They can be used at anytime in your faith journey.

The reflections and practices in this booklet are designed for use by the whole congregation—from children to adults. While some prompts are adjusted for age, feel free to tweak them to best fit your context.

Use these prompts as a guide in a daily practice of seeking God. Let this practice of seeking and connection empower you to love and serve your neighbor.

What’s included

Note: All items are included in the bundles, individual items are also available separately.

booklet

A printable booklet featuring daily reflections and prompts for the season of Lent (Ash Wednesday - Easter Sunday) to guide a daily practice and reflection. You can get a preview here.

Printable calendar overview

An overview of the season and what to expect on each day. Each week has a theme, as does each day.

social media images

Daily images to post on social media or send out via email or text.

Printables + Supply List

If you want to put together take-home bags for your congregation, a supply list is included. Most items folks will be able to find at home as well. Three printables are also included: finger labyrinth, Prayer of the Heart instructions, and a coloring page.

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