Lean Into Lent Day 11 March 2, 2026, the world is in upheaval with war and a longing for lasting peace. Letet us pray forworld leaders, for the safety of our troops and those innocents caught in the sure evidence that we live in a fallen world. Let us long to to hear the Christmas message of peace on earth, good will toward men that the angels sang. Let people who have never heart about Jesus see visions and dream dreams and tell each other that God sent His Son to save the world because He loves us.
LEAN INTO LENT DAY 11
(Psalm 116:5-7) Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; our God is merciful. The Lord preserves the simple; when I was brought low, He saved me. Return, O my soul, to your rest; for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you.
A favorite hymns is “Great Is Thy Faithfulness.” May it, and these verses from Psalm 116 be our story when our earthyly lives end. May this truth be our faith’s legacy to family and friends. May we proclaim: “He’s got this!” for every situation we have faced in this life. May we be eternally thankful that we were chosen to hear God’s message and took it to heart, following the Holy Spirit’s call to follow Jesus. What better testimony is there than this, that God led us and guided us and held us close in every circumstance bountifully?
PRAYER: Lord, may I testify to Your faithfulness, redeeming my life so that I could witness to Your faithfulness. I am truly nothing without Your Presence and guidance, and I trust my loved ones to Your care when I am no longer here but in Your eternal presence forever. Let others remember the times when I trusted In the powerful Name of my Lord Jesus. Let them recognize where I needed the peace of the still waters and the green pastures to renew my strength. Let them remember the bedtime prayer times and the entertainment of angels unaware in our home. With thanks, help them know I was on mission to share You. Amen.
From my book, Restore My Soul: A Lenten Journey,
MY PSALM 312 GRACE AND MERCY
Our Father Who art in heaven,
We bless You today for giving us forgiveness
Through the immense work of Your Son,
Jesus Christ our Lord.
For through His sacrifice, through Your love,
We have been forgiven and restored by Your mercy.
Like the rain that refreshes us on a hot summer day,
We welcome Your gift that takes us
From desperation to forgiveness to grace.
We did nothing to earn Your merit,
In fact, we’ve done everything wrong!
We have broken every commandment,
Reversed each Beatitude, neglected the Covenant,
And have wandered like proverbial lost sheep.
We’ve been the rich young ruler,
So in love with the world we couldn’t see Yours.
We’re still the prodigal son, or the elder one,
Seldom seeing true understanding of Your mercy.
We’ve shouted in the crowd, “Hosanna!”
But abandoned, betrayed You on the cross.
We’ve said, “I am a true follower of Jesus!”
But failed The Great Commission,
Your rallying cry, Your final message
To tell a stranger, or even a friend
About how You saved our souls and love them too,
That we own the Good News, the Keys to the Kingdom
Yet keep silent, not sharing Your message worldwide.
We trust there is more grace and mercy for us.
That You’re not finished with us yet,
You’ll provide Godincidences, opportunities
The very words to speak,
You’ll give us breath and life and strength to tell them
Ambassadors to nations, tribes, people, tongues
Or bloom us where we’re planted, raise family legacies,
Or send us on missions, at home, abroad, each day
We pray You’ll use us always, according to Your will.
We know You will restore excitement, the passion,
The fire and zeal we first had when we came,
In eager commitment, totally believing Your plan.
We sat at Your feet, learned of You, matured in the faith,
Made prayerful, heartfelt promises to do Your will
With vigor, intention, Your mission our pure joy.
Then life intervened, busy days, mundane excuses
And lost, lukewarm, we ignored Ascension Day’s words.
Give us grace and mercy, awake us, shake us, amaze us
With fresh insights, church without walls, innovation
Without reservation, to shout from rooftops,
Or whisper intercession to send forth the Message,
In words, songs, texts, messages, conversations,
Whatever means You reveal to this generation.
Today, this very day, we pray You will drop on us the dew
Of New-Day restoration, renewal, revival, intention
Walking deliberately each moment in Your Presence
Knowing You have brought us closer than ever
To our purpose, our privilege to share Who You are
To hasten Your Kingdom on earth where we dwell
Preparing for the moment when all knees will bow
Knowing You as I do, bringing Glory to Your Name.
Give us strength for the battle You’ve already won,
Send us where You want us, to Your Glory and acclaim.
We wait Your command to serve You, Jesus, Master. Amen, resounding Amen.
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