Resources

Lent Voices is a collection of real stories of prayer.

If you’re not sure where to begin, just start here.

WAYS TO BEGIN

Where might God be inviting you to
pause?

Start small. Just begin where you are.

NEW TO PRAYER?

Try praying

You don’t need to be religious.
You don’t need to know how.

Just try talking to God for a moment and see what happens.

“God, if you’re there…”

“This is what’s going on in my life…”

“I need help with…”

Try this now

If you’d like to go a little further:

Try the Examen 5 mins · a gentle end-of-day prayer

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More ways to explore

DEVOTIONAL · 10 mins

A good next step

Lectio 365

A daily 10-minute pause to connect with God through Scripture, reflection questions, and simple prayers.

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APP · GUIDED PRAYER

Hallow

Short guided prayer rooted in Scripture and historic Christian practices.

30-day free trial, then annual subscription.

Explore Hallow →

APP · DAILY RHYTHM

A simple daily rhythm

Daily Prayer

A simple way to begin and end the day in prayer, using Psalms, Bible readings, and prayers from Common Worship.

Free from the Church of England.

Explore Daily Prayer →

PRACTICE · 10 mins

A slower Scripture practice

Lectio Divina

A simple way to pray with Scripture. Read a short passage slowly, notice what stands out, speak to God about it, and rest quietly in his presence.

PRACTICE · 5 mins

The Examen

A gentle prayer at the end of the day — noticing where you experienced God, giving thanks, and bringing what’s hard.

Learn the Examen →

STILL WONDERING?

Prayer doesn't have to be complicated

Many people in Lent Voices describe prayer as something simple — talking honestly with God, noticing his presence in ordinary moments, or sitting quietly and listening.

You don’t need the right words. You don’t need a perfect routine.

Just begin where you are.

Listen to more stories of prayer →

Lent Voices

A Lent resource from Chilwell Parish.

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