Troy Mills Christian Church

Sunday, March 23, 2025

2 Corinthians 5:17

Scripture Reading: Psalm 33:20-22 “We put our hope in the Lord. He is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord, for our hope is in you alone.” (NLT)

Lent—a forty-day season prior to Easter with a focus on prayer, fasting, almsgiving, and personal reflection with the intent of drawing closer to God.

What to give up for Lent and why—

          Hebrews 12:1—

#1—Complaining (Grumbling)

          Philippians 2:14-15 a; 1 Corinthians 10:10

#2—Grudges/Unforgiveness

Matthew 18:21-22; Matthew 6:14

#3—Poor Self-image

          Psalm 139:13-14; 1 John 3:1a

#4—Fear/Anxiety

          1 Peter 5:7; John 14:27

#5—Our Past

          Psalm 103:12; 1 John 1:9; Jeremiah 29:11