Lent is a 40 day period where Jesus fasted in the woods without food. He was tempted many times by the devil. But he did not give in. People give up different things for lent for many different reasons. One reason is because people just feel like they have a bad habit and they want to have a reason to give it up. Another reason, and the reason you should give something up, is to take the time you spend doing these things and spend them focusing on God. I know during the 40 days of lent it is really hard to keep on track but if you put your trust in God there is nothing you can't do. Below are a few bible verses to explain lent and help you to continue with your fast and not give into temptations from the devil.
1. Matthew 6:16-18
“And when you fast, don’t make it obvious, as the hypocrites do, for they try to look miserable and disheveled so people will admire them for their fasting. I tell you the truth, that is the only reward they will ever get. But when you fast, comb your hair[a] and wash your face. Then no one will notice that you are fasting, except your Father, who knows what you do in private. And your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.
2. Romans 8:31
"If God is for us, who can stand against?"
3. Matthew 4:1-4
During that time the devil came and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become loaves of bread." But Jesus told him, “No! The Scriptures say,
‘People do not live by bread alone,
but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’
4. Ephesians 1:11
"It is in Christ we find who we are and what we are living for."
5. 1 Peter 5:6-7
" Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he might lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you."
