What Are the 5 Colors of Lent?
By Rick Hamlin3 min read
An in-depth look at the five colors plucked from God’s rainbow that usher us through this important time of spiritual renewal and growth.
Prayer
Unwavering Determination
Because the Sovereign Lord helps me, I will not be disgraced. Therefore have I set my face like flint, and I know I will not be put to shame.—Isaiah 50:7 (NIV)
The Beautiful Bright Side
And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.—Romans 8:28 (ESV)
Seek His Kingdom
But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.—Mathew 6:33 (NIV)
Do the Right Thing
“Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.”—Matthe w 7:13–14 (NIV)
Mend Your Mood
When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.—Psalm 94:19 (NIV)
Overcoming Barriers to Feeling God’s Love
He said, “Go and tell this people: ‘Be ever hearing, but never understanding; be ever seeing, but never perceiving.’”—Isaiah 6:9 (NIV)
God’s Eternal Glory
Through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God.—Romans 5:2 (NIV)
Help for the Helpless
[Elijah] looked around, and there by his head was some bread baked over hot coals, and a jar of water. He ate and drank and then lay down again.—1 Kings 19:6 (NIV)
Your Hope Is His Word
You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.—Psalm 119:114 (NIV)
Manage Your Emotions
“Truly I tell you,” Jesus answered, “this very night, before the rooster crows, you will disown me three times.”—Matthew 26:34 (NIV)
Let Your Suffering Refine Your Spirit
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.—Matthew 11:28–30 (NIV)
