Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. ~ Philippians 4:12–13
You’re feeling overwhelmed by the world and its unreasonable demands, you’re tired, pressured.
At the same time, your heart is burdened with the suffering in your nation, your world, your neighbourhood. You are kept up at night wondering where one can begin to heal the wounds that cut so deep into the heart of everything we know.
Living in such a broken, hurtful world, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. It also makes it so apparent how much we need God.
Fasting is a practice that has been used by ancient Israelites and early Christians as a way to realign their focus on God and his provision for them.
As we consider also setting aside distractions in our life for a time, let’s cry out to God, the One who meets every need:
Lamentations 3:21-22
21 Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope:
22 Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.
What This Teaches Us about God
He is able to give us hope (v. 21)
He has great love for us (v. 22)
He will not let us be overcome by the circumstances (v. 22)
He is compassionate towards us (v. 22)
Prayers of Response
Father, I confess that lately, I’ve been overwhelmed and distracted by _________, and have lost sight of your mercy and love. I praise you, Lord, because you have reminded me of your great love through _________.
Prayer Requests
Father, I pray for _________ (my family/friends/nation, etc.)—that you will have compassion on us, that you will heal us, that you will meet our every need. God, _________ feels insurmountable. Please sustain me through this challenging time.
Prayers of Readiness
I pray for your hope to anchor me as I go through my day and deal with _________. God, I will be taking a break from _________ to focus better on you and your love. Please refresh and strengthen me through this time.
A simple prayer like this can be all we need to get started connecting with God in our Lent journeys. To follow more of our journey through Lent and check out our other Lent devotions click here!
Original content by Reclaim Today. Reshared with permission.
