Lord, I want, actually I need,
for this to be a good Lent, a great Lent
I need a new beginning, Lord,
a fresh start, a second chance with you:
to count my sins and failings,
to number all your mercies,
I want to know the refreshment
You offer me these 40 days, Lord,
a season my heart needs so much:
But as you know better than I, Lord,
I’ve been here many, many times before…
As with New Year’s resolutions,
has faded from my brow…
So, I offer you my Lenten hope,
Keep me modest in my promises
that this Lent, at last, I might be faithful
to taking a few small steps
And should I stumble and fail,
actually, Lord – when I stumble and fail –
I pray you’ll pick me up, dust me off,
and set me once again
I offer you my ego, Lord and pray I take no pride
humble me with your mercy
that without your gracious help,
I can do nothing on my own…
I offer you the 40 days ahead, Lord,
and pray you help me live this season
help me to pray, one day at a time…
help me sacrifice, one day at a time…
One day at a time, Lord:
with you and with your people…
One day at a time,
One day at a time, Lord,
Amen.