Devotional 2-22-08

A Lenten Prayer
Heavenly Father, please open my eyes and my heart
so that I can recognize what stands between you and me.

Lord, please instill in me the desire to push aside those worldly obstacles
so I can see the path leading to you.

Father, give me the courage to step closer to you.
What will I find? What will you require?

Lord, as I draw nearer to you
I long for your forgiveness, your comfort, your caring.

Abba, as you hold me in my times of sorrow and of joy,
I sense your compassion, your love, your strength.

Thank you, My Lord, for your grace, your understanding and your love.

Amen.

Shelly Shideler