Tag: A Lenten Devotional

Morning Prayer: Sat, 08 Apr – John 13:38; Romans 2:4 ~ unfailing love

Saturday of the Fifth Week of Lent

+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!

Opening Sentences

Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of this world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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Reading: John 13:38 (NLT)

Jesus answered, “Die for me? I tell you the truth, Peter — before the rooster crows tomorrow morning, you will deny three times that you even know me….”
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Reading: Romans 2:4 (NLT)

Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin?
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Prayer:

Lord have mercy; Christ have mercy; Lord have mercy on me.

+ Because of your unfailing love, I can enter your house and worship you with deepest awe.
+ Because of your unfailing love, your saving power rescues me from my enemies.
+ Because of your unfailing love, you keep me from stumbling off the path of life.
+ Because of your unfailing love, you do not remember the rebellious sins of my youth.
+ Because of your unfailing love, you see my troubles, and you care about my anguish.
+ Because of your unfailing love, you give justice to those with honest hearts.

Your unfailing love, O Lord, is as vast as the heavens; your faithfulness reaches beyond the clouds. Let your unfailing love surround me, Lord, for my hope is in you alone. Through my Lord, Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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“Kindness” – Chris Tomlin


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Blessing

The Lord bless us, and keep us from all evil, and bring us to everlasting life.

+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!

Morning Prayer: Fri, 07 Apr – Psalm 37:4-5 ~ what do you want?

Friday of the Fifth Week of Lent

+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!

Opening Sentences

Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of this world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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Reading: Psalm 37:4-5 (NLT)

Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires. Commit everything you do to the Lord. Trust him, and he will help you.
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Prayer:

Lord God: Our hearts are restless until we find our rest in you.

+ Grant us your wisdom and peace that we may find rest for our souls.
+ Reveal your presence to us that we may behold your beauty and majesty.
+ Fill us with your Spirit that we may experience your promised joy.
+ Conform our heart’s desires to your perfect will that we may want what you want.

Lord God: Forgive us our restlessness and discontent; we place our trust in your loving-kindness and faithfulness to satisfy the longing of our hearts. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.
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“I Give You My Heart” – Renata Triani | City Harvest Church | Singapore


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Blessing

The Lord bless us, and keep us from all evil, and bring us to everlasting life.

+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!

Morning Prayer: Thu, 06 Apr – Psalm 34:5; Romans 8:1 ~ live shamelessly

Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent

+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!

Opening Sentences

Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of this world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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Reading: Psalm 34:5 (NLT)

Those who look to him for help will be radiant with joy; no shadow of shame will darken their faces.
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Reading: Romans 8:1 (NLT)

Now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.
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Prayer:

Merciful God: I belong to you, fill me with your radiant joy – that I may live shamelessly in Christ Jesus.

+ Every power of public shame and disgrace against me backfire… in Jesus name.
+ Generational disgrace and shame in my life, shall not stand… in Jesus name.
+ Any power that wants to disgrace me, shall be disgraced… in Jesus name.
+ I will not be a ridicule of shame among friends and family… in Jesus name.
+ I bury every spirit of shame assigned to my destiny… in Jesus name.

Thank you, Lord God, for filling me with your life-giving Spirit and freeing me from the chains of sin and death. Through my Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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“Chain Breaker” – Zach Williams


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Blessing

The Lord bless us, and keep us from all evil, and bring us to everlasting life.

+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!

Morning Prayer: Wed, 05 Apr – Psalm 23:5 ~ Christ be all around me

Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent

+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!

Opening Sentences

Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of this world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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Reading: Psalm 23:5 (NLT)

You prepare a feast for me in the presence of my enemies. You honor me by anointing my head with oil. My cup overflows with blessings.
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Prayer:

Heavenly Father, thank you for your goodness and mercy –
+ in my life and in the life of my family – my wife, my children and their families
+ in the life of my church, its leadership, and every member
+ in answered prayer during this Lenten season

Lord Jesus, increase in me the desire to pray and seek your face –
+ show me how to be still in your presence – quiet my heart and mind
+ give me a hunger and passion, an emptiness, that can only be filled by you
+ give me a burden to pray for the things on your heart, and for revival in this land

Holy Spirit, increase in me an awareness of your presence –
+ in the unfolding of springtime and the natural emergence of new life
+ in my home and neighborhood and all the comings and goings around me
+ in the hearts and lives of people I encounter throughout the day

Gracious God, sustain me with your presence in every circumstance, through my Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.
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“Christ Be All Around Me” – All Sons & Daughters


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Blessing

The Lord bless us, and keep us from all evil, and bring us to everlasting life.

+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!

Morning Prayer: Tue, 04 Apr – Numbers 12:2-3; Luke 23:34a ~ empty me

Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Lent

+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!

Opening Sentences

Almighty God, you alone can bring into order the unruly wills and affections of sinners: Grant your people grace to love what you command and desire what you promise; that, among the swift and varied changes of this world, our hearts may surely there be fixed where true joys are to be found; through Jesus Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.
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Reading: Numbers 12:2-3 (NLT)

They said, “Has the Lord spoken only through Moses? Hasn’t he spoken through us, too?” But the Lord heard them. (Now Moses was very humble—more humble than any other person on earth.)
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Reading: Luke 23:34a (NLT)

Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.”
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Litany of Humility: – Rafael Cardinal Merry del Val (1865-1930),
Secretary of State for Pope Saint Pius X

O Jesus! meek and humble of heart, Hear me.

From the desire of being esteemed,
Deliver me, Jesus.

+ From the desire of being loved…
+ From the desire of being extolled …
+ From the desire of being honored …
+ From the desire of being praised …
+ From the desire of being preferred to others…
+ From the desire of being consulted …
+ From the desire of being approved …

From the fear of being humiliated,
Deliver me, Jesus.

+ From the fear of being despised…
+ From the fear of suffering rebukes …
+ From the fear of being calumniated …
+ From the fear of being forgotten …
+ From the fear of being ridiculed …
+ From the fear of being wronged …
+ From the fear of being suspected …

That others may be loved more than I,
Jesus, grant me the grace to desire it.

+ That others may be esteemed more than I …
+ That, in the opinion of the world, others may increase and I may decrease …
+ That others may be chosen and I set aside …
+ That others may be praised and I unnoticed …
+ That others may be preferred to me in everything…
+ That others may become holier than I, provided that I may become as holy as I should…

O Jesus! empty me of me, and fill me with you…
to the glory of your name. Amen.
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“Humble King” – Mission Grace Worship


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Blessing

The Lord bless us, and keep us from all evil, and bring us to everlasting life.

+ In the name of the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen!