As I am preparing for my own journey this Lent, I read this scripture and prayer from a new book recommended by a colleague (The Awkward Season, Prayers for Lent).

Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me. Psalm 51:10

What will you pray for as you prepare for Ash Wednesday tomorrow? What new practice will you take on this Lenten season? What will you let go of?

There will be devotions and resources available tomorrow and throughout Lent. I would invite you to take something home with you.

The prayer of confession shared in this book was a helpful one for me to consider.

Prayer for Today

O God, who makes all things new, new stars, new dust, new life; take my heart, every hardened edge and measured beat, and create something new in me. By the power of your Spirit, I need to be turned toward Love again. In Christ's Name, Amen.