20| How to Use Lent to Grow Closer to God (Without the Overwhelm)

Book Your FREE Discovery Call! In this conversation, Melissa Wilkinson shares profound insights on spiritual practices during Lent, focusing on the ideas like: praying for strangers, fasting from sugar or social media, joining a small group, or establishing a daily faith practice. Each practice is designed to deepen your relationship with God and foster a sense of community and accountability.   Links discussed in the episode:  40 Day Sugar Fast 40 Day Social Media Fast The Circle Maker & Draw the Circle The Purpose Driven Life Rebuilt Faith Anchored with Purpose Faith Journal   Takeaways Praying for strangers fosters love and compassion. Fasting redirects cravings towards God. Social media fasting enhances presence and peace. Joining a small group builds faith community. Daily journaling helps track spiritual growth. Fasting from sugar can lead to personal breakthroughs. Prayer can be a silent act of love. Community support is vital for spiritual growth. Establishing a daily faith practice is transformative. Lent is a time for preparation, not punishment.   Chapters 00:00 - The Power of Praying for Strangers 03:24 - Fasting: A Journey of Redirection 06:18 - Social Media Fasting: Finding Peace and Presence 11:56 - Building Community Through Small Groups 14:51 - Establishing a Daily Faith Practice   keywords Lent, prayer, fasting, social media, community, faith, personal growth, spiritual practices, journaling, self-reflection Links  Book Melissa to Speak at Your Event Website Facebook Instagram Instagram Anchored with Purpose Tribe Email Dream Workshop Wait List