Devotional 2-20-10

A Lenten Prayer　
　
Our Father, we come before you tonight thinking of Jesus on the Cross. We are reminded of the utter cruelties and tragedies of life that are cause by sin.

Help us to recognize that we, too, have attitudes like those of the characters in the drama of Calvary.

Forgive us:

For envying people who are more popular than we are;
For allowing ourselves to be manipulated by cruel and selfish leaders;
For trying to wash our hands of responsibility for our actions;
For betraying our friends and turning our backs on the people who love us;
For taking advantage of the misfortunes of the innocent victims of injustice;
For being blind and insensitive to your will for our lives;

Look down upon us, Lord; and, out of your mercy, bring us to the day when we shall love you with all our hearts, minds, and souls.

We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen

Rev. Joseph Casey