In the early 2010s, Rev. Dr. LP Jones prepared and shared the prayer below with the MWPC community as part of his weekly newsletter column. He granted permission for use of this with the Christian Playbook community.* It is also available to listen to HERE
This week, our focus is on the first paragraph…
Guiding God, we are traveling the Lenten road. We are ready for it to end. We prefer celebration to reflection and self-examination. On the table, pulpit, and lectern, we prefer pure white, festive red, hopeful blue, or gentle green to Lent’s pensive purple. We know our sins are many, but why must we confess them so often? Remind us, gracious God, that you call us to confession not to burden us, but to free us. Help us to offer you every fear, failure, and sin, so that your forgiveness can calm and cleanse us and your steadfast love can draw us to new beginnings. …
~ Lenten Prayer* by Rev. Dr. L.P. Jones – 1st paragraph
[WANT TO READ THE FULL PRAYER? IT IS HERE]
As you read this first paragraph…
- is the Lenten road feeling long?
- are you feeling God’s reminder that confession is freeing?
- don’t forget to embrace those new beginnings from God’s forgiveness!
SUGGESTED ACTION: Consider making the full prayer part of your regular, Lenten practices. The link to that full prayer in printed form and audio is below…
Enjoy the day, filled with the Spirit!
* ever-so-slight alterations made so the original Holy Week prayer applies throughout Lent
Lectionary Texts for Sunday, March 7, 2021:
Lenten Prayer by Rev. Dr. LP Jones: opportunities to read or listen
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