Redeeming Promises The season of Lent is a time of self-discipline aimed at developing greater trust in the grace and the good news of God's redeeming promises given in his Holy Word. The Church uses the practices of self-examination, repentance, prayer, fasting, self-denial, reading, and meditating on God's Word, which are intended to bring one closer to the Lord and deeper into the ways of the Spirit. This devotional guide is written to assist you in your pursuit of the Lord this Lent.