Dear God, as I enter into the season of Lent, please help me to embrace this time of repentance and renewal. Grant me the grace to turn away from my sins and to follow your will more closely. Help me to be mindful of the sacrifices you have made for me, and to respond with …
Jesus, Lamb of God,when you walked this earthyou did not considerheavenly equality,though that was yours to choose,but took the role of servant,and in humilityand obedienceallowed the rough nails of our sinto be hammered into your fleshfor the sake of our salvation.And so it isthat we acknowledge youas Lord of all,to the glory of God the …
Dear God, I pray that I may grow with you each day. Guide me on the path of your truth and goodness. Help me to know you better and to follow your will in all that I do. Teach me to be patient with myself and with others. Help me to appreciate the blessings in …
Lord, grant us simplicity of faithand a generosity of servicethat gives without counting cost.A life overflowing with Gracepoured out from the Onewho gave everything,that we might showthe power of loveto a broken world,and share the truthfrom a living Word.Lord, grant us simplicity of faith,and a yearning to share it The legacy of Grant us… “Grant …
God is our refugein times of trouble,keeping our feet steady upon the road,watching over us and keeping us from harm.L: Where does our help come from?ALL: Our help comes from the Lord, maker of heaven and earth! God is our fortressin times of distress,circling us in the safety of his arms,granting peace when our lives …
Forty days alone,a wilderness of thoughts,tempting and inviting thoughts,which could so easily have distracted youfrom your task, your mission,your vision. Yet you emerged, stronger and more attunedto all that had to be done,despite a time constraintthat to our eyes would have seemed hopeless.We too live in stressful times. Demands are made of our time,that leave …
Lord Jesus Christ, I come before You as a sinner in need of Your mercy and forgiveness. I acknowledge my sins and my need for Your saving grace in my life. I am unworthy of Your love and yet, You offer it freely to me. Help me to repent of my sins and turn towards …
Come, all who are thirstysays Jesus, our Lord,come, all who are weak,taste the living waterthat I shall give.Dip your hands in the stream,refresh body and soul,drink from it,depend on it,for this waterwill never run dry.Come, all who are thirstysays Jesus, our Lord. The origins of Come all who are thirsty “Come, all who are thirsty” …
Oh Lord, as I enter this season of Lent, I humbly come before you with a contrite heart. Grant me the grace to recognize my weaknesses and shortcomings, and to turn away from sin in all its forms. As I receive these ashes on my forehead, may they be a sign of my desire to …
Almighty and everlasting God,you hate nothing you have madeand forgive the sins of all who are penitent:Create and make in us new and contrite hearts,that we, worthily lamenting our sinsand acknowledging our wretchedness,may obtain of you, the God of all mercy,perfect remission and forgiveness;through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reignswith you and the …