Daily Prayers and Devotions for Lent by Rev. Sarah Are | A Sanctified Art LLC | sanctifiedart.org
Sunday, February 28
word of the day: “speak“
scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-10
reflection: What words do you need to say to yourself today? What things are you so passionate about that you can’t help but talk about them?
prayer: God of invitations, you invite me to speak—to speak kindly to myself, to speak up for justice, to speak words of hope and good news. It’s easy to let the world do the talking. It’s defeating to imagine I might not be heard. Nevertheless, give me the courage to speak. Amen.
Monday, March 1
word of the day: “see“
scripture: Jeremiah 1:11-19
reflection: If God were to ask you, “What do you see?” What do you think you would say? How would your answer impact your actions?
prayer: God of visions, you ask me, “What do you see?” And in this moment, I’m not sure how close I’ve been looking. There is so much suffering in the world. It’s easy to turn away. It’s tempting to curate our lives to see what we want to see. Open my eyes to truthfully and honestly see what you see. Amen.
Tuesday, March 2
word of the day: “live“
scripture: John 4:43-54
reflection: When do you feel most alive? What does it feel like? When are you the furthest from feeling alive? What can you change?
prayer: Jesus of Nazareth, over and over and over again, you choose life. You heal us with your hands and your words, saying, “Go, you shall live.” So now that I have this wild and wonderful life, help me to use it to the best of my ability. I see now—this is a gift. Amen.
Wednesday, March 3
word of the day: “well“
scripture: John 5:1-18
reflection: What would life look like for you to be well? What visible or invisible things in your life need healing?
prayer: Patient healer, I need your healing words, but the things that ail me are not obvious to the eye. They are internal—hurtful narratives, doubt in myself, doubt in you. I long for you to see all of me and to make me well. Show me how to get off my mat. Gratefully I pray. Amen.
Thursday, March 4
word of the day: “shelter“
scripture: Psalm 27
reflection: Psalm 27 is a morning song, designed to start your day. What is your favorite part of your morning ritual? Where could you include more gratitude and praise?
prayer: God of the dawn, if you were a home, I would pray: Put me inside those four walls. Open the door and pull me in. Let me walk your hallways and sit on your couch. Teach me the flow of the floors as I memorize the flow of your voice. I want to be close to you. Help me get there. Amen.
Friday, March 5
word of the day: “answer“
scripture: Psalm 22
reflection: What hurt do you take to God? Knowing that Jesus quoted this passage on the cross, how does that change your perspective of this psalm?
prayer: Creator God, I cry out to you, but I often hear nothing. I want easy answers but I am coming to see, you are not a vending machine. I cannot always force what I want. Are you silent? Are you speaking and I’m missing it? Are you trying to teach me how to rest in you without frantically finding solutions? Whatever the answer, I trust that you’re here. Grant me peace. Amen.
Saturday, March 6
word of the day: “speak openly“
scripture: John 7:1-13
reflection: What prevents you from speaking openly? What would it look like to be empathetic to your neighbor, affirming of all, and still authentic to yourself when you speak?
prayer: Holy God, there are all sorts of narratives about what it means to be a Christian. I am quick to defend myself, but am I quick to defend you? Do not let me be silent, allowing false truth to hang in the air. Let me be one who speaks openly of your love for all, and how your love has changed my life. Amen.