God never imposes himself. He knocks gently on the door of our hearts, but he waits for us to open up to him. Lent is a special time of year when we feel called to make a little more room for him. Not to complicate our lives or add to our obligations, but to get back to what's essential. Because God is not far away, he's already here. He's just waiting for us to give him a little more space in the midst of our often full, hurried and scattered days. So how can we make room for God, in practical terms, in our daily lives?
Start with a little inner "yes"
Making room for God begins with an intention. A small, simple but sincere inner "yes". It's not a question of the number of prayers, but of an open heart. You can say to him first thing in the morning: "Lord, I offer you this day. Stay with me. This small inner gesture, discreet but true, becomes like a key: it opens our heart to his presence.
Finding moments of silence
Silence is rare, but precious. Even in the midst of noise, we can create little pauses. Close your eyes for a few seconds. Turn off a screen to listen to the silence. Breathe slowly, remembering that God is there. It's not the perfect silence that counts, but the attention we pay to it. And in those moments, God speaks, softly, differently.
Integrating God into simple gestures
God is found in the little things. In the dishes done with love. In the way you look at someone. In doing your job with care. By offering him these gestures, even the most banal become prayer. It's not a question of transforming everything, but of doing what we do with a heart turned towards him. This is where faith becomes alive.
Read a verse and keep it with you
Sometimes one verse is enough for a whole day. You can read it in the morning, write it down on a piece of paper, or simply keep it in your head. This verse becomes a light for the day, an inner reference point. It brings us back to God when we get a little lost. It's a simple but powerful way of staying in touch with him.
Be attentive to those you meet
God often passes through others. A smile exchanged, a word given, a service rendered. Making room for God also means making room for others. Choosing to love a little more, to listen a little better, to forgive a little more quickly. And in this openness, it's God we welcome, even without realising it.
Conclusion
Making room for God isn't about adding something extra to our already busy days. Rather, it's a different way of living what we're already living. It's inviting God into what already exists, opening up a corner of our heart, our time, our silence. During Lent, this small gesture of openness can transform our daily lives. And in this space we leave for him, God comes, discreetly, humbly, but powerfully.
