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PREPARATION WEEK – BELOVED DUST
CHECK-IN
- What was the best moment of your day?
- If your energy today was a phone battery percentage, what “%” would it be?
READ
Read the following Scripture prayerfully and notice what word or phrase stands out.
“…for you are dust, and to dust you will return.” - Genesis 3:19
REFLECT
Lent is a 40-day journey where we slow down - on purpose. We remember Jesus’ suffering, and we let our imagination place us close to Him, seeing what He saw, feeling what He felt. Early Christians used these 40 days to prepare their hearts for Easter - usually through simplicity, sacrifice, and letting go.
In a world shaped by:
- overloaded schedules
- burnout
- social media pressure
- fear of failure
- comparison
- questions about identity and purpose
- and constant noise
Lent becomes a sacred pause - a place where God whispers: You are dust… but you are ‘beloved’ dust. Ash Wednesday reminds us of two truths:
- Life is fragile
- God is faithful
DISCUSS
- What has been your experience of Lent or Ash Wednesday before - if any?
- What are you hoping for in your Lent journey this year?
- Is there something you want to lay down (a habit, distraction, fear) or pick up (a practice, prayer, healthy rhythm)?
PRAYER
‘Lord, we ask for the grace to help us to notice Your presence and love in our lives. Amen’
Scripture
About this Plan
Lent is a 40-day journey where we slow down, follow Jesus toward the cross, and make space for God. It’s a season to notice what’s happening inside us, to trust God when life feels hard or confusing, and to remember that He is always with us - even in the ‘in between’ moments. Young adults are invited to use this guide weekly during the Lenten season.
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We would like to thank Mosaiek for providing this plan. For more information, please visit: https://mosaicchurch.co.za
