“God, please give me the strength to make it through this day. I don’t know what You’re up to or what is going to happen, but You do. Please help me trust in You in all things, even when the road isn’t easy or clear.”
“God, I admit I am not a super patient person. Sometimes, people annoy me, and sometimes, I insist on having things my way right now. God, please help me grow in patience as I pray each of these 40 Lenten prayers for spiritual renewal this Lenten season. Please help me to trust You even when I don’t yet see what You’re up to, and please help me to respond to those around me with an extra dose of love and patience as well.”
“God, the Bible tells us in Galatians 5:22-23 that, when we are full of Your Spirit, it naturally produces more joy in our lives. God, I want and need Your joy today. Please fill me SO full of Your Spirit and Your love that I cannot help but be filled with joy. I don’t ask that You take every hardship away… but that You help me see my current situation through a lens of gratitude and joy. You know what You’re doing, and You are in control. Please help me to find joy in that today!”
“God, as I go about my busy day today, I ask that You would give me a sense of peace and calm. Help me not get stressed out, worried, or frantic by all the problems I see around me. Instead, please give me a sense of peace and calm that comes from knowing You are in control. You have it all figured out, and my best is enough because I can always trust You to take care of issues and situations I can’t. Please help me keep my eyes on You today, not all the negativity in the world around me.”
BELLSHILL: CENTRAL PARISH CHURCH OF SCOTLAND 