3/1:First Sunday in Lent
Almighty God, who lovingly forgives every sin we confess, and lovingly denies us peace until we have done so:Strengthen usto remain faithful against the temptations you trust us to face, that we might walk in integrity, never using our gifts to defy your order, feed our appetites, or chase idols.To you, Father, in Christ’s Name, with the Help of the Holy Spirit, we pray. Amen.
Scripture:
Genesis 2:15-17; 3:1-7
Psalm 32
Romans 5:12-19
Matthew 4:1-11
3/2: Monday in the First Week of Lent
Almighty and everlasting God, whose perfect and clear word revives and enlightens us: Teach us to love our neighbors as ourselves. Fill our hearts to overflowing with your compassion for the stranger, the sick, the naked, and the imprisoned, that we would live our days in the world in preparation for the Kingdom you prepared for us before the world was founded.This we ask in the name of the Father, the Son, and The Holy Spirit. Amen.
Scripture:
Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18
Psalm 19:7-14
Matthew 25:31-46
3/3: Tuesday in the First Week of Lent
God, our Father, who encourages us in times of disappointment and difficulty: Grant us grace to overcome wicked ways and unrighteous thoughts, that we might walk in the freedom that comes with a forgiving spirit. We pray with thanksgiving, in the Name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen.
Scripture:
Isaiah 55:6–11
Esther 1-2
Psalm 34:15–22
Matthew 6:7–15
3/4: Wednesday in the First Week of Lent
O God, who cleanses and restores us even when we have questioned your will instead of simply receiving your Word: Grant us wisdom from our mistakes, that they might become vehicles for sharing your goodness, and that we might become faithful ambassadors to your Kingdom. We pray in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Scripture:
Jonah 3:1-10
Esther 3-4
Psalm 51:10-19
Luke 11:29-32
3/5: Thursday in the First Week of Lent
Oh, Lord, our God,who answers our cries, and strengthens us in times of trial: Further us in our purpose today. Reveal what you would have us to do, that we might ask, seek, and knock anew, trusting you for every answer, discovery, and open door; this we ask, Father, with the Help of the Holy Spirit, in Christ’s Name. Amen.
Scripture:
Psalm 138
Esther 5-6
Matthew 7:7-11
3/6: Friday in the First Week of Lent
Lord Christ, our eternal redeemer, who lovingly corrects us when we sin against you in our hearts and with our words. Give us grace today to see people through your eyes. Embolden us to be reconcilers; that we might offer our gifts without condemnation, and glorify you in our walk. This we pray in the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Scripture:
Ezekiel 18:21-28
Esther 7-8
Psalm 130
Matthew 5:20-26
3/7: Saturday in the First Week of Lent.
Heavenly Father, who loves us with a perfect love, and privileges us to be his treasured people: give us grace to love our enemies, meeting hate with love, and persecution with prayer, that we might be your children, perfect even as you are perfect.This we pray in the name of the Father, and the Son, with the Help of the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Scripture:
Deuteronomy 26:16-19
Esther 9-10
Psalm 119:1-8
Matthew 5:43-48
