Lent Day 36, Wednesday, March 25, 2026

“Eliminate One Bad Habit for 24 Hours”

It is hard to believe, but after today, we begin the ten-day countdown to Easter. Why not celebrate by taking on another challenge and eliminating one bad habit for 24 hours?

As before, these daily Lenten challenges are meant to build momentum through small successes. If you have participated in even a few of them, you have likely experienced some victories along the way. Have you been perfect through all thirty-five challenges? Probably not. Like your NCAA tournament bracket, perfection is unlikely this season.

Life is not about being perfect. If you have completed every challenge, that is wonderful. But for most of us, this season has reminded us that perfection, even in small things, is difficult to maintain.

Perfection is not the goal; The goal is to try. The goal is to offer our effort to the Lord. When we fall short, we try again. When we succeed, we are reminded that growth is possible.

Today’s challenge is to eliminate one bad habit for 24 hours. If you are like me, you have several to choose from.

So be bold!  Take on one that is not easy. When the temptation shows up, recognize it and overcome it.

Do something intentional for God today. Choose one habit. Set it aside for 24 hours. Then, give thanks for the strength and courage to do what you thought you could not.

It is time to dream again!

“Christ gives me the strength to face anything.”  (Philippians 4:13, CEV)