How to improve your relationship with God and choose a good resolution for Lent

La Lent it is a 40-day period preceding Easter, during which Christians are called to reflect, fast, pray and do penance in preparation for the feast of the resurrection of Jesus. It is an important moment to renew one's relationship with God and try to improve yourself.

A common practice during Lent is to choose a purpose to follow for the entire period. This may be something that helps you grow spiritually, to improve one's relationship with others or to combat a personal defect. But how to choose the right resolution for Lent?

What to base on when choosing the resolution to follow during Lent

First of all it is important reflect what areas of your life need improvement. Maybe we can work on one bad habitand, such as susceptibility or irascibility, or on one's own generosity towards others. Or perhaps you can focus on deepening your own spiritual life, participating more actively in religious celebrations or dedicating more time to prayer.

Once you have identified the areas you want to work on, you need to choose a realistic purpose and measurable. For example, instead of saying I will be nicer, you could decide to do at least one act of kindness a day. This way it will be easier evaluate progress and keep the commitment made.

It's important too involve God in choosing the purpose, asking for his guidance and support in pursuing it. There prayer can be a great tool to find the strength and determination needed to carry out your purpose during Lent.

Finally it is essential to be flexible and don't give up if you fail to keep your resolution. Lent is a period of growth and conversion and the real goal is to try to improve, not to be perfect. If you commit a error, you can always start from scratch and renew your commitment.