Week 1 Lenten Season - Turning Toward God: The Rest of Repentance

Week 1 - Lenten Season

Scripture:

“Return to me with all your heart.” — Joel 2:12

Repentance is not about shame; it is about coming home. Lent begins with a turning, a reorientation of the heart toward God’s presence and grace.

Sacred rest invites us to slow down enough to notice where we’ve been living disconnected from God, from ourselves, and from others. Repentance is restful when we understand it as an invitation rather than a condemnation.

God is not asking for perfection. He is asking for presence.

Sacred Rest Reflection: Where is God inviting you to turn back toward Him with gentleness rather than guilt?

Guided Rest Practice: Breathe in and pray, “Create in me a clean heart, O God.”Breathe out, “And renew a right spirit within me.”

With a heart of repentence,

Tanya