Lent is a time of offering. Not to impress God, but to tell him, "I love you, I want to move forward with you." It's not about big things, heroic sacrifices or impossible resolutions. God delights in the simplest, most hidden gestures. Those that come from the heart, those that express our desire to love him a little more, to make a little more room for him. Here are ten little things that each of us can offer to God during Lent. Ten little things that, in his hands, become paths of transformation.
A little silence
Take a few minutes each day without noise, without words, without distraction. Just being there, in the presence of God. Silence is a rare gift, but it opens up a space for listening and peace.
A simpler meal
Lighten your plate, eat less, or differently. Offer this small lack as a gesture of solidarity, prayer, or simply as an "I offer you this moment". It can be discreet, but sincere.
A forgiveness we've never given
Choosing to forgive, even inwardly, even without saying it out loud. Laying that weight before God. Forgiveness, however small, is one of the greatest offerings we can make.
A smile offered for no reason
Smiling at someone, even if we don't feel like it. Being a little gentler, a little more patient. Offer God this small gesture of daily love, without expecting anything in return.
A word we keep silent
Don't respond, don't criticise, don't complain. Offering God this restraint. It's an invisible sacrifice, but one that speaks loudly to one's heart.
A personal prayer, even a short one
Say a few words to God during the day. Thanking him, talking to him simply, as to a friend. Even if the prayer seems poor, God listens to it with tenderness.
An object or habit we put aside
Turn off our phone earlier. Spending less time on the networks. Depriving yourself of a superfluous purchase. Offering God this detachment as a gesture of freedom.
A discreet act of service
Doing a task without being asked. Helping without saying so. Being present where we are not expected. Offering these gestures to God, without seeking to be seen.
A time given to someone
Calling someone alone. Spending time with someone we neglect. Offering God this time, even if we think we're doing nothing extraordinary.
A wound we entrust to him
Giving him a pain we keep deep in our hearts. Don't try to hide it. Say: "Lord, I offer it to you. Heal me in your own time. This inner offering is one of the most precious.
Conclusion
These ten little things are not performances. They are not about proving anything to yourself. They are gestures of love, discreet but profound. During Lent, God is not asking us to be perfect, but to open up our lives a little more to him. And even the smallest gestures, when offered with sincerity, become paths of light in his hands.
