NIGHT PRAYER: Monday 2/20



It’s almost Ash Wednesday, Lord, 
so tonight I’m praying you’ll help me get a head start
on preparing and planning, getting ready for and deciding
what I’ll do for Lent this year…
maybe what I really need to do 
is to sit down, be quiet 
and give you some room within my soul,
so you can get a head start 
on preparing me for what you want to do 
in my mind and heart, in my life this Lent…
After all, Lord,
who knows better than you what needs
    changing in my words and deeds,
    and cleansing in my thoughts and desires;
what needs
    rerouting of the path I’m on,
    deepening of my life of prayer,
    opening of my heart to those in need… 
Who knows better than you, Lord,
    what things I should give up, let go,
        leave behind and learn to live without?
Who knows better than you, Lord,
    all time I might spend in prayer with you
        but waste, instead, in foolish, empty ways?
Who knows better than you, Lord,
    all I have – and all that I could share –
        with those who have so little?
Who knows better than you, Lord,
    how my heart might heal this Lent?
    how my faith might grow this Lent?
    how my ways might change this Lent? 
    how my hope and trust in you
        might change this Lent – and change my life…
 
You already have a plan, Lord,

    a plan for what you want to do
in my heart and in my life 
    in the 40 days ahead…
 
Help me see your plan, Lord,

    your Lenten plan for me
and open wide my heart and soul
    to your blessing, healing, grace and peace…
Protect me, Lord, while I’m awake
and watch over me while I sleep
that awake, I might keep watch with you
and asleep, rest in your peace…

Spirit of the living God, fall fresh on me… 
Melt me, mold me, fill me, use me…
Spirit of the living God, fall fresh on me… 
Soul of heaven, heart of God, wash over me…
Cleanse me, teach me, hold me, reach me…
Soul of heaven, heart of God, wash over me…
Holy presence, love divine, cast out my fear…
Shield me, free me, call me, lead me…
Holy presence, love divine, cast out my fear…


  

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