Morning in Lent

Morning Declaration

based on Psalm 1

I give myself and this day

to the intention of directing

my steps onto God's path 

of honesty, kindness

and serving my neighbor.

Be my strength, O God,

and my hope in everything

this day may throw at me.

And I will be grateful.

 
A Humble Prayer of Need

based on Luke 18:13
God be merciful and help me,

because I'm not all I should be.
 
Praying Like Jesus

based on Matthew 6:9-13

God of heaven and earth

and all that is:

I honor you and

I commit myself to you.

I will follow your Way

in all times and places,

and I'm content

with what you bring me today.

I'm only human

and I need your help  

to share with others

the grace I need from you.

Thank you,

for being my strength

when I am weak, 

and my wisdom

when I speak.

Thank you,

for the peace to go forward

and for always being with me.

Amen.

Praying Like Mary

based on Luke 1:38
Here I am, trusting in God;
I want God’s will to be done in me. 

Your Heart & Mind:
Take a moment to reflect on

these prayers and to ask for

God's help with the day.

A Prayer of Hope & Change

based on Jeremiah 17:7-8

Life can sometimes be

so good and so difficult.

God, I ask that you help me

to endure the storms 

and to enjoy clear skies.

I choose you to be the soil

in which my roots go deep.

And all the goodness in my life

is a witness to your faithfulness.

Help me to slow myself down 

and to find some of the quiet

I need to better hear you.

Help me to be still 

and to be less anxious.

Hold onto me, I pray.

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Second Morning Declaration

from Psalm 118:24-25
“This is the day the Lord has made.
We will rejoice and be glad in it.
Please, Lord, please save us.
Please, Lord, please give us success.”

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Breathe deeply until you are still,

and finish: 
Amen.

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Let it be.​