Thy Word
40-Day Scripture Reading Plan for Lent 2026
"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path."
Freedom Centre International Church Welling
Pastor Dorothy Ofosuware
Under the apostolic leadership of Rev Canon Dr Shadrach Ofosuware
Understanding Lent
Lent is a sacred 40-day season in the Christian calendar dedicated to prayer, fasting, and almsgiving in preparation for the celebration of Easter. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, this period commemorates the 40 days Jesus Christ spent fasting in the desert, where He endured temptation by Satan before beginning His public ministry (Matthew 4:1-11).
Why 40 Days?
- 💧Noah's Flood - 40 days of rain (Genesis 7:12)
- ⛰️Moses on Sinai - 40 days with God (Exodus 24:18)
- 🚶Elijah's Journey - 40 days to Mount Horeb (1 Kings 19:8)
- 🏜️Jesus in the Wilderness - 40 days of fasting (Matthew 4:1-2)
Three Pillars of Lent
1. Prayer
Deepen your communication with God (Matthew 6:6)
2. Fasting
Focus on God through self-denial (Matthew 6:17-18)
3. Almsgiving
Serve others with Christ's love (Matthew 6:3-4)
How to Use This Reading Plan
Set aside time daily
Find a quiet time each day to read and meditate on the assigned scripture.
Pray before reading
Ask the Holy Spirit to illuminate the Word and speak to your heart.
Read slowly
Don't rush. Let the Word sink deep into your spirit.
Share with others
Discuss the daily readings with family, friends, or your small group.
Get the full 40-day plan as a printable PDF for offline use
Your Journey Progress
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Daily Scripture Readings
📖 Week 1: The Foundation of God's Word
February 18 - February 24
⚡ Week 2: The Power of God's Word
February 25 - March 3
🦋 Week 3: The Word Transforms
March 4 - March 10
✝️ Week 4: The Word Reveals Christ
March 11 - March 17
👣 Week 5: The Word in Action
March 18 - March 24
⭐ Week 6: The Word Made Flesh
March 25 - March 29
Easter Conference 2026
"The Word Made Flesh"
April 1-5, 2026
Wednesday - Sunday
Join us as we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the living Word who conquered death!