Ash Wednesday

ASH WEDNESDAY 

"From dust you came and from dust you will return."

The Lenten season begins today. During these 40 days, how can I transform myself into a better person? What steps can I take to follow Christ more closely?

Prayer — It creates a relationship with God, we can communicate with him freely. When you have no shoulder to lean on and cry, always remember you have a floor to kneel on and pray.

Fasting — Sacrificing something meaningful. Like giving up non veg, or your favorite food, or skipping a meal to spend that time with God. 

Almsgiving — Helping the needy, lending something useful to those in need. 

Bible reading — Spend atleast half an hour each day reading the Bible. Don't just read the verses, meditate on them and apply them to your life. This will strengthen your faith and deepen your relationship with God.

Repentance — Repent as soon as possible. Seek God's forgiveness for your sins and turn away from them.

Not just during these 40 days, but every day, we must deny ourselves, take up our cross, and follow Christ.

Matthew 16:24 —

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me."