March 18 - Wednesday

Ask the Holy Spirit to guide your time, then read the following Scriptures.

• Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Reflect on the devotional, and answer the questions to dive in deeper!

• Devotional: Paul speaks plainly in Ephesians 4 to remind us that following Jesus means leaving behind the old ways of thinking and living that once defined us. During Lent, we are challenged to look honestly at the anger, hard words, and buried resentments that still cling to us, and to bring them into the light of the grace we have found in Jesus. God calls us to take our struggles with “the old self” seriously, and He patiently helps us “put on” the new life He has given us. We forgive because God in Christ has forgiven us fully and decisively, even though we didn’t deserve it. As the Spirit works in us, forgiveness becomes a way that we reflect the kindness and mercy of Jesus to those around us—even to those who have hurt us the most. 

• Discussion Questions:
  1. What stood out to you in today’s passage?
  2. What questions do you still have?
  3. What is God asking you to do in response?

End your time with prayer, and ask the Lord to help you apply what you have learned today.