When I heard this, I sat down and wept. In fact, for days I mourned, fasted, and prayed to the God of heaven. Nehemiah 1:4 I sat down and wept Last week, I had one of those moments where I
Lent Day 28 – Nehemiah 1:4
Lent Day 27 – Proverbs 5:21-22
For the Lord sees clearly what a man does, examining every path he takes. An evil man is held captive by his own sins; they are ropes that catch and hold him. Proverbs 5:21-22 Sins hold me captive Most of
Lent Day 25 – Matthew 26:36-46
“Again he [Jesus] left them and prayed, “My Father! If this cup cannot go away until I drink it all, your will be done.” Matthew 26:32 Not my will I don’t know anyone who wants anguish and despair. It is
Lent Day 24 – Hebrews 13:16
Don’t forget to do good and to share what you have with those in need, for such sacrifices are very pleasing to him. Hebrews 13:16 Trouble Remembering I don’t know about you, but life keeps getting faster and faster for
Lent Day 23 – Acts 14:23
Paul and Barnabas also appointed elders in every church and prayed for them with fasting, turning them over to the care of the Lord in whom they trusted. Acts 14:23 Fasting for Leadership I think that this is a really
Lent Day 22 – Psalm 19:12-13
But how can I ever know what sins are lurking in my heart? Cleanse me from these hidden faults. And keep me from deliberate wrongs; help me to stop doing them. Only then can I be free of guilt and
Lent Day 21 – Romans 8:26-27
Likewise the Spirit helps us in our weakness. For we do not know what to pray for as we ought, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words. And he who searches hearts knows what
Lent Day 18 – Daniel 9:3-5
Then I turned my face to the Lord God, seeking him by prayer and pleas for mercy with fasting and sackcloth and ashes. I prayed to the Lord my God and made confession, saying, “O Lord, the great and awesome
Lent Day 17 – James 4:7-10
Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. Be wretched and mourn
Lent Day 15 – Matthew 26:14-16
Then one of the twelve, whose name was Judas Iscariot, went to the chief priests and said, “What will you give me if I deliver him over to you?” And they paid him thirty pieces of silver. And from that