We are quick to complain and slow to give thanks. Use this time, Father, to create in us the discipline and the habit of thanksgiving. As we take just a few moments to be intentional in giving thanks, we pray that you, Lord, will be glorified as our hearts and minds testify to your goodness.
Let us offer a few moments of silent thanksgiving to our Lord...
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Lord, for all the blessings of this life, we thank you with gratitude for your abundant grace.
For all the trials of this life, we thank you in faith for the promise of renewal and restoration.
In this time of Lent, we thank you, Jesus, for the 40 days you were tempted in the desert.
We thank you, Lord Christ, that because of your 40 days of fasting, our 40 days are lived in the strong presence of a high priest who sympathizes with our weaknesses (Hebrews 4:15).
We give you thanks, Holy Trinity, that you promise your people who dwell now in this season of ashes...
a garland instead of ashes/
the oil of gladness instead of mourning/
the mantle of praise instead of a faint spirit
We give thanks to you, God, for the work you are doing in us during this season of Lent. We give thanks to you in advance for the beauty of the transformation you are bringing about in our lives through this season. All glory be yours, Father, Son and Holy Spirit divine. Amen.
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