Lent is a 40-day journey of reflection, repentance, and renewal. Reading one Scripture each day helps you stay focused on Christ’s sacrifice and prepare your heart for Easter. These Lent Scriptures are carefully selected to guide you through themes of humility, forgiveness, faith, obedience, and hope.
Lent Scriptures To Read Each Day
Day 1 – Feb 18, 2026
Joel 2:12 – “Turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping.”
Day 2 – Feb 19, 2026
Psalm 51:10 – “Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.”
Day 3 – Feb 20, 2026
Matthew 4:4 – “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.”
Day 4 – Feb 21, 2026
Isaiah 58:6 – “Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness.”
Day 5 – Feb 22, 2026
James 4:8 – “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.”
Day 6 – Feb 23, 2026
Psalm 34:18 – “The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart.”
Day 7 – Feb 24, 2026
Romans 12:1 – “Present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God.”
Day 8 – Feb 25, 2026 (Ash Wednesday)
Matthew 6:17–18 – “When thou fastest… thy Father, which seeth in secret.”
Day 9 – Feb 26, 2026
Proverbs 3:5 – “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart.”
Day 10 – Feb 27, 2026
Micah 6:8 – “What doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy.”
Day 11 – Feb 28, 2026
Psalm 32:5 – “I acknowledged my sin unto thee.”
Day 12 – Mar 1, 2026
Luke 9:23 – “If any man will come after me, let him deny himself.”
Day 13 – Mar 2, 2026
1 John 1:9 – “He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins.”
Day 14 – Mar 3, 2026
Isaiah 53:5 – “He was wounded for our transgressions.”
Day 15 – Mar 4, 2026
John 3:16 – “For God so loved the world.”
Day 16 – Mar 5, 2026
Psalm 119:105 – “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet.”
Day 17 – Mar 6, 2026
Galatians 2:20 – “I am crucified with Christ.”
Day 18 – Mar 7, 2026
Colossians 3:12 – “Put on therefore… kindness, humbleness of mind.”
Day 19 – Mar 8, 2026
Matthew 5:16 – “Let your light so shine before men.”
Day 20 – Mar 9, 2026
Philippians 4:6 – “Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer.”
Day 21 – Mar 10, 2026
Romans 8:1 – “There is therefore now no condemnation.”
Day 22 – Mar 11, 2026
2 Corinthians 5:17 – “If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature.”
Day 23 – Mar 12, 2026
Psalm 46:10 – “Be still, and know that I am God.”
Day 24 – Mar 13, 2026
Matthew 11:28 – “Come unto me, all ye that labour.”
Day 25 – Mar 14, 2026
Isaiah 40:31 – “They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.”
Day 26 – Mar 15, 2026
Hebrews 4:16 – “Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace.”
Day 27 – Mar 16, 2026
Psalm 23:1 – “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
Day 28 – Mar 17, 2026
John 15:5 – “He that abideth in me… bringeth forth much fruit.”
Day 29 – Mar 18, 2026
1 Peter 5:7 – “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
Day 30 – Mar 19, 2026
2 Chronicles 7:14 – “If my people… shall humble themselves, and pray.”
Day 31 – Mar 20, 2026
Romans 5:8 – “While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
Day 32 – Mar 21, 2026
Luke 23:34 – “Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.”
Day 33 – Mar 22, 2026
John 19:30 – “It is finished.”
Day 34 – Mar 23, 2026
Philippians 2:8 – “He humbled himself, and became obedient unto death.”
Day 35 – Mar 24, 2026
1 Corinthians 15:3 – “Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures.”
Day 36 – Mar 25, 2026
Matthew 26:41 – “Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation.”
Day 37 – Mar 26, 2026
Hebrews 12:11 – “Afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness.”
Day 38 – Mar 27, 2026
John 11:25 – “I am the resurrection, and the life.”
Day 39 – Mar 28, 2026
Matthew 28:6 – “He is not here: for he is risen.”
Day 40 – Mar 29, 2026 (Palm Sunday)
Revelation 21:4 – “God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.”
Our Thoughts On What the Bible Says About Lent Scriptures
The Bible teaches that God’s Word renews and transforms the heart. In Psalm 119:105, Scripture is described as a lamp to our feet and a light to our path. During Lent, reading daily Scriptures helps guide our spiritual journey and keeps our focus on Christ.
In Romans 12:2, believers are encouraged to be transformed by the renewing of their minds. Lent Scriptures renew our thinking and align our hearts with God’s will. They remind us of repentance, grace, sacrifice, and resurrection hope.
We believe that daily Bible reading during Lent strengthens faith and deepens intimacy with God. It shifts our attention from worldly distractions to eternal truths. As we meditate on Scripture, the Holy Spirit works within us, preparing our hearts for the joy of Easter.
Say This Prayer
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for the gift of Your Word. As I read these Lent Scriptures each day, open my heart to understand and apply Your truth.
Lord Jesus, help me grow in repentance, faith, and obedience during this season. Transform my thoughts and actions through Scripture. Prepare my heart for Easter and draw me closer to You. Amen.
Robert Hugh Benson shares inspiring Bible verses and faith-filled reflections on Prayer Forest to guide readers toward peace, hope, and prayer.