Proclaim and Praise Lent Devotional - Book - Page 14
Lent is traditionally described as lasting forty days,
reflecting the time Jesus spent fasting in the wilderness before
beginning His public ministry, during which He endured the
devil's temptation.
Throughout the centuries, Christian communities have
observed Lent in different ways. Some denominations provide
specific guidelines for fasting, while others view fasting as a
private discipline between the believer and the Lord. In many
churches today, the Lenten season is also marked by
intentionally setting aside everyday distractions. You may
have heard someone say,
