Lent – BELLSHILL: CENTRAL PARISH CHURCH OF SCOTLAND

Today’s Lent Prayer

February 16, 2024 by Bellshill Central, posted in Lent 2024

“God, before I even took my first breath, You already knew me and loved me. Thank You for sending Your son, Jesus, to die for my sins. I cannot even imagine sacrificing one of my children so a criminal could go free, but that’s exactly what You did–for me! Thank You for the gift of eternal life You freely offer those who love You, and thank You for the precious gift of the Holy Spirit to lead me into Your presence until You call me home. You truly have given me so much, even when I was so far from You. Thank You!”

Lent week 2 – Monday

March 18, 2019March 6, 2019 by Bellshill Central, posted in Lent 2019

The Second Week of Lent
Monday

Lord,
your commandment of love is so simple
and so challenging.
Help me to let go of my pride,
to be humble in my penance.
I want only to live the way you ask me to love,
to love the way you ask me to live.
I ask this through your son, Jesus,
who stands at my side
today and always.

Lent week 2 – Sunday

March 17, 2019March 6, 2019 by Bellshill Central, posted in Lent 2019

The Second Week of Lent
Sunday

Loving God,
there is so much darkness in my life
and I hide from you.
Take my hand
and lead me out of the shadows of my fear.
Help me to change my heart.
Bring me to your truth
and help me to respond to your generous love.
Let me recognize the fullness of your love
which will fill my life.
Free me from the darkness in my heart.

Lent week 1 – Saturday

March 16, 2019March 6, 2019 by Bellshill Central, posted in Lent 2019

The First Week of Lent
Saturday

Loving God,
Sometimes my heart
turns in every direction
except towards you.
Please help me
to turn my heart toward you,
to gaze upon you in trust
and to seek your kingdom with all of my heart.
Soften my hardened heart
so that I might love others
as a way to glorify and worship you.
Grant me this
with the ever-present guidance of your spirit.