Ash Wednesday

Heavenly Father,

We begin the season of Lent by taking the ashen mark of the cross on our brows. We proclaim that we are your children, followers of Jesus. With this mark we look within with an attitude of penitence and self examination. We ask you to do a deep work of cleansing in our spirits during these 40 days. Show us if there is a spiritual discipline you want us to commence or if there is something you are calling us to fast from. Give us the resolve to walk closer with you each day. May the lessons of humility and repentance we learn during this season be seeds planted deep within our souls, growing throughout the year and bearing fruit in every season of our lives. Thank you that through the deep work of Lent you prepare us for Resurrection Day!

In Jesus name,

Amen