Lenten Study – Third Sunday of Lent

HOPE

One who has hope is not concerned with how wishes will manifest. And the prayer of a person of hope is not directed at the gift they hope for, but the prayer is offered to God who gives it. It’s about faith in the giver of all good gifts. The requests for the gifts are not demands, because the hope is that God gives only “good” things. With true hope you are willing to be open and to wait, even though you never know where, when, or how this gift might happen.

Read Hebrews 6:17-20

Prayer

Dear Father God, my shepherd, help me hear your voice of assurance when I am lost and feeling hopeless. I yearn for your rest and safety when you and I are in each other’s presence. Sometimes I have fear and I may be tempted to run away from you….but please Father,  never give up on me. My complete hope is in You.

AMEN

Today is my Sabbath Sunday….

…. in silence now…. with Gods rays of sunshine, the smell of the coming of seasonal spring air, the new color of daylight, the tiny new buds I see on trees and bushes, the wind bringing a front of warmer air, and the sound of birds close by, as I am in mindful “Rest.” It’s my way of coming down to earth. Grounding myself….post winter.  Looking forward to a “new spring” with all of its promise. I calm my heart… my body my mind and my spirit and place myself in your everlasting arms of love.

Prayer

My Father God…..I am in your presence and in your Holy Spirit. I am bathing in your cleansing of my sin…for I am sorry for having offended or forgotten thee. I am accepting your forgiveness. I accept new permissions from You to clasp on to a deeper spiritual renewal with You. Praise be to you my only Father God. I now humble myself in great gratitude for your forgiving and all nurturing grace. Thank you Jesus…..Amen

Psalm  46:10

”Be still and know that I am God.”

My Prayer for My Love

Dearest Lord, I pray that the peace that You leave with my love, and the peace that You give to him will keep him for the rest of his days.

I thank You that this is a peace greater than I can offer, a peace that cannot be found in the world. I pray that his heart is never troubled and I pray that he is never afraid.

He is a good, faithful and holy man, who I know you take special care of. I know that You alone will protect and keep him safe. Thank you Jesus for his “love.” in my life.

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 Amen