Never in my 34 years have I ever been concerned with Lent. I grew up baptist and they just don't celebrate Lent. I marvel at the entire concept and this year more than ever, I am just so hungry for these 40 days. Seriously - like starving - for this process.
Father God, I humbly come before you and ask you to "show up" in a big way in my life and in my home. I need you and I truly desire to come to know you intimately. I am constantly amazed in my life how you "show up" time and time again in ways that allow me to grow and change and heal. I know you are always with me, but the "show up" times are times when I say, "Hello God - you're here - you really are here". I ask that in these 40 days you give me the signs to stop and find you. I need clarification on some things, God, and I need you to light them up with neon signs this time so I don't miss them. Prepare my heart in such a way that I hear you very clearly. Jay and I need your direction and wisdom and need to follow you desperately, no matter what the scenery of life make look like. I pray that your neon signs will light our way. I pray for peace like I've never experienced before. You know my hurts and you know just what triggers them, so I pray for protection of my heart and soul. I pray that you would manifest yourself right in front of Amber and Emma and that they may see you for themselves and know that it's you. They are already asking of you, Lord, and they so want to hear from you. That yearning that you place in us is really present in them and they are seeking Lord. Just like the rest of us. We are all seeking and may we be like the little children and come unto you. Always seeking and asking, always looking for love and acceptance, and always finding it with you. And trusting your answer "just because you said so". Annoint me Father and my entire household. We know you hold our hands and help us to walk with you these next 40 days.
Amen
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