Readings for Lent
Instructions for daily use
Tier - Please pray daily
Tier 2 - Pray daily and complete the dailing readings
Tier 3 - Pray daily, complete the daily reading and answer the "Questions to Consider"
Tier 4 - Complete all 3 Tiers and dig deeper in your favorite commentary
Week 7
Daily Prayer of Confession
Glorious Father,
As this season of fasting comes to an end, help us continue
to fast and feast in ways that please You:
Fast from judging others;
Feast on Christ dwelling in them.
Fast from fear of illness;
Feast on the healing power of God.
Fast from words that pollute;
Feast on speech that purifies.
Fast from discontent;
Feast on gratitude.
Fast from anger;
Feast on patience.
Fast from pessimism;
Feast on hope.
Fast from negatives;
Feast on encouragement.
Fast from bitterness,
Feast on forgiveness.
Fast from self-concern;
Feast on compassion.
Fast from suspicion;
Feast on truth.
Fast from gossip;
Feast on purposeful silence.
Fast from problems that overwhelm;
Feast on prayer that sustains.
Fast from anxiety;
Feast on faith.
Readings
Day 1 - Hebrews 3:7-14
Day 2 - Ephesians 2:1-10
Day 3 - James 1:19-27
Day 4 - Matthew 6:1-15
Day 5 - Matthew 6:16-24
Questions to Consider
(after each day's reading)
What does this reading teach me about God?
What does this reading teach me about myself?
How might this change the way I live?
For Deeper Study
Please consider consulting your favorite Bible Commentary
or visiting our Church Library.
Week 6
Daily Prayer of Confession
God of Grace, ever creating and restoring, You breathe life into all things and embrace us with an everlasting love; helpus to grow in wonder and awe, to embody a spirit of gratitude, and to dream generous dreams; that, in gathering what we have, we may graciously offer ourselves to accomplish what You will, in Jesus Christ our Lord, Amen
Readings
Day 1 - 1 Chronicles 29:10-13
Day 2 - 1 Chronicles 29:14-19
Day 3 - 2 Corinthians 8:1-7
Day 4 - 2 Corinthians 8:8-15
Day 5 - 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Questions to Consider
(after each day's reading)
What does this reading teach me about God?
What does this reading teach me about myself?
How might this change the way I live?
For Deeper Study
Please consider consulting your favorite Bible Commentary
or visiting our church library.
Week 5
Daily Prayer of Confession
Heavenly Father, in the quiet and stillness of this moment, I come before You humbly dedicating all that I am and all that I do to Your divine purpose. I am reminded of how Jesus, in His earthly life, dedicated Himself entirely to Your will, seeking always to glorify Your name above all else. Lord, help me to follow His exemplary footsteps. When I rise, may I rise for You. When I speak, may my words reflect Your love. When I work, may it be for Your glory and not mine. I lay down my ambitions, dreams and plans at the foot of Your throne, trusting that as I commit them to You, You will guide and prosper them according to Your perfect design. Grant me the grace to persevere in times of uncertainty and the wisdom to discern Your voice amidst the clamor of the world. In Jesus' precious name, I dedicate my life anew to Your service. Amen
Readings
Day 1 - Philippians 2:1-11
Day 2 - Philippians 3:1-11
Day 3 - Luke 22:39-46
Day 4 - Psalm 100
Day 5 - Psalm 15
Questions to Consider
(after each day's reading)
What does this reading teach me about God?
What does this reading teach me about myself?
How might this change the way I live?
For Deeper Study
Please consider consulting your favorite Bible Commentary
or visiting our church library.
Week 4
Daily Prayer of Confession
Lord Jesus Christ
You prayed for your friends that they would be one as you and your Fater are one. We confess our resistance to your prayer. We have failed to maintain the unity of the Spirit. We have broken the bond of peace. For the times we have not listened to each other, when we have spoken in anger, haste or fear, we are sorry. For the times we have not loved each other, we are sorry. For the harm that our disunity has done to our witness to the Gospel, we are sorry. Have mercy on us, we pray. Restore us to friendship with you and with one another, through the power of your Spirit. Amen.
Readings
Day 1 - John 17:22-26
Day 2 - Ephesians 4:1-16
Day 3 - Ephesians 4:17-32
Day 4 - Matthew 7:1-6
Day 5 - Galatians 5:13-16
Questions to Consider
(after each day's reading)
What does this reading teach me about God?
What does this reading teach me about myself?
How might this change the way I live?
For Deeper Study
Please consider consultingyour favorite Bible Commentary
or visiting our church library.
Week 3
Daily Prayer of Confession
Lord, teach me to be generous. Teach me to serve you as You deserve; to give and not to count the cost, to fight and not to heed the wounds, to toil and not to seek for rest, to labor and not to ask for reward, save that of knowing that I do Your will. Amen
Readings
Day 1 - Colossians 3:1-17
Day 2 - Mark 10:17-27
Day 3 - Galatians 6:6-10
Day 4 - Matthew 20:1-16
Day 5 - James 2:14-26
Daily Questions to Consider
(after each day's reading)
What does this reading teach me abou God?
What does this reading teach me about myself?
How might this change the way I live?
For Deeper Study
Please consider consulting your favorite
Bible Commentary or visiting our church library.
Week 2
Daily Prayer of Confession
Great Shepherd of All
Guide us to live as a reflection of Your perfect love. Inspire within our hearts a desire to walk in the path that Christ has set before us, acknowledging His living sacrifice. Ignite in each one of us - all the people - an unwavering dedicated to honor this gift; for as Romans 12:1 implores, let us offer our bodies as living sacrifices too. Throughout every trial and triumph, may we embody Your compassion and elevate Your glory above all else. Amen
Readings
Day 1 - 1 Corinthians 13:1-7
Day 2 - Philippians 2:5-11
Day 3 - Ephesians 4:14-16
Day 4 - Romans 12:1-8
Day 5 - Romans 12:9-21
Daily Questions to Consider
(after each day's reading)
What does this reading teach me about God?
What does this reading teach me about myself?
How might this change the way I live?
For Deeper Study
Please consider consulting your favorite
Bible Commentary or visiting our church library.
Week 1
Daily Prayer of Confession
Most Merciful God
We confess that we have sinned against you in thought, word and deed by what we have done, and by what we have left undone. We have not loved you with our whole heart; we have not loved our neighbors as ourselves. We are truly sorry and we humbly repent. For the sake of Your Son, Jesus Christ, have mercy on us and forgive us; that we may delight in Your will, and walk in Your ways to the glory of Your Name.
Amen
Readings
Day 1 - Matthew 5
Day 2 - Matthew 25:31-46
Day 3 - Luke 19:1-10
Day 4 - Psalm 51
Day 5 - Luke 15:11-32
Daily Questions to Consider
(after each day's reading)
What does this reading teach me about God?
What does this reading teach me about myself?
How might this change the way I live?
For Deeper Study
Please consider consulting your favorite Bible Commentary
or visiting our church library to read more about it.