Community of Hope A.M.E. Church
Growth Camp: My Lenten Personal Growth Plan
"Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me." — Psalm 51:10
Lent is not only about giving something up. It is about becoming who God is calling you to be. This guided plan will help you intentionally grow spiritually, emotionally, and relationally.
Who is God Calling Me to Become During This Lenten Season?
Reflection: Growth begins when we focus less on fixing ourselves and more on allowing God to form us.
One quality I want to grow in:
Patience
Faith
Discipline
Courage
Compassion
Forgiveness
Other: _____
What Spiritual or Personal Practice Will I Add This Season?
Reflection: Transformation happens through small, consistent practices more than dramatic moments.
When will I practice this?
Daily
Commit to a daily practice that anchors your growth throughout the season.
3 to 4 Times Weekly
Set aside intentional time several days each week to nurture your personal growth.
Weekly
Dedicate one meaningful session each week focused on career growth.
The Core Seven Spiritual Practices for Lent
This Lenten season, deepen your connection with God and foster personal transformation through these seven foundational spiritual practices. Each practice offers a unique path to growth, encouraging intentionality and consistency in your spiritual journey.
1
Daily Prayer Check-In
Set aside intentional time each day to communicate with God honestly about your life, decisions, emotions, and goals.
  • Gratitude: Express thanks for blessings.
  • Honesty: Share your true feelings and struggles.
  • Guidance: Seek divine direction for your day.
2
Scripture Engagement
Move beyond simply reading scripture to allowing it to actively shape your thoughts and behaviors.
  • Reflect on what God is revealing to you.
  • Identify areas for personal growth.
  • Determine a specific action to take today.
3
Reflection and Journaling
Cultivate self-awareness by journaling, noticing patterns in your emotions, experiences, and spiritual journey.
  • Where did you grow or see God today?
  • Where did you struggle?
4
Acts of Service
Deepen your spiritual growth by translating faith into tangible acts of kindness and service.
  • Help someone without being asked.
  • Offer encouragement to a friend or colleague.
  • Serve at home, school, or church.
5
Community Accountability
Recognize that true growth often happens in relationship, not in isolation. Connect with others.
  • Choose a "Growth Partner" for weekly check-ins.
  • Share your challenges and progress.
  • Pray for one another's journey.
6
Gratitude Practice
Reshape your perspective and build spiritual resilience by intentionally cultivating an attitude of gratitude.
  • Name three things each day you are thankful for.
  • Thank God specifically for each of them.
7
Sabbath and Rest
Understand that growth requires renewal; rest is a spiritual discipline, not a luxury.
  • Disconnect from stress and constant activity.
  • Worship, reflect, or enjoy life without pressure.
Where Do I See the Greatest Opportunity for Growth Right Now?
Reflection: The areas that challenge us most are often the places where God wants to grow us deepest.
What New Mindset or Perspective Do I Want God to Develop in Me?
Pastoral Reflection: Spiritual growth often begins with renewed thinking before renewed behavior.

Scripture or affirmation I will carry this season:
Write down a verse or personal affirmation that will guide your thoughts and actions throughout Lent.
Who Will I Intentionally Invest in During Lent and How?
Reflection: Growth in Christ always moves us toward deeper love for others.
Consider the people in your life — family, friends, neighbors, or those in your community — and identify how you can deepen your love and care for them this season.
How Will I Become More Aware of God's Presence in Everyday Life?
Reflection: God is often most present in moments we usually rush past.
By Easter, What Evidence of Growth Do I Hope to See?
Reflection: Lent prepares us not for perfection, but for resurrection shaped transformation.
Reflect on the tangible and intangible signs of growth you hope to witness in your life by the time Easter arrives.
My Lenten Commitment Statement
This Lent, I am growing toward _____ by committing to _____.
Signature: _____
Make It Personal
Write your commitment in your own words. Let this statement be a declaration of your intention to grow during this holy season. Return to it often as a reminder of the journey you have chosen.
Growth Camp
Small Group Reflection
Discuss together:
1
What area of growth feels most important to you this Lent?
2
What new practice are you adding to help you grow?
3
What challenges might you face in staying consistent?
4
How can this group pray for and support your growth journey?
Track Your Journey
Weekly Lenten Growth Check-In
Use this table each week to reflect on your practice, notice God's movement in your life, and identify your next step forward.
Closing Prayer
God of growth and renewal, thank You for walking with me during this Lenten season. Shape my heart, strengthen my faith, and guide my steps as I grow into the person You are calling me to become. Give me consistency, courage, and grace along the way. May my life reflect Your love more clearly by Easter and beyond. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.
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