The season of Lent is
The season of Lent is designed as a time for intentionally taking
steps toward greater spiritual discipline, spiritual simplicity,
spiritual renewal & spiritual growth. Here are 40 Prayers for the 40 Days of Lent.
Borrowed From https://www.stcatherineofbologna.org/
Day 1- For self-improvement- Scripture: Lk 6:42
Dear God, help me to focus and fix my flaws rather than judging others.
Day 2- To carry my cross- Scripture: Mt 16:24
Dear God, I do not pray for deliverance from burdens, but for the strength
and patience to bear them.
Day 3- To help carry another person’s cross- Scripture: Mk 15:21
Dear God, let me be like Simon who helped Jesus carry his cross. When I
see someone struggle with a burden may I be the one who helps lift it.
Day 4- To cultivate silence- Scripture: 1 Kg 19:12
Dear God, let me discipline myself to make time for silent meditation. Help
me to be still and thereby come to know deeper thoughts.
Day 5- To do the will of God- Scripture: Lk 22:42
Dear God, my sincere prayer today is “thy will be done.”
Day 6- For deeper joy- Scripture: Ps 118:24
Dear God, let me find joy & happiness daily, even in the most unpromising
of circumstances.
Day 7- To be a peacemaker- Scripture: Mt 5:9
Dear God, Jesus said ‘Blessed are the peacemakers.’ I Strengthen my resolve to be a peacemaker and to encourage others to do the same.
Day 8- To eat vegetarian- Dn 1:11
Dear God, through this season of Lent, empower me to be like the prophet
Daniel who practiced vegetarianism. Scripture:
Day 9- For a simpler life- Scripture: Mt 19:24
Dear God, I resolve to clean out my home, giving away what is unused,
unneeded and unnecessary so that I may be unfettered from material
things.
Day 10- To serve others- Scripture: Mt: 23:11
Dear God, I want to be your hands and feet in serving & helping others.
Day 11- To reduce arrogance- Scripture: Prv 16:18
Dear God, let me clearly see and overcome arrogance and pride when they
appear in my person.
Day 12- For a deeper desire of God- Scripture: Ps 119:18
Dear God, increase within me the very desire to know you more clearly and
more deeply.
Day 13- To be kinder- Scripture: 2 Kgs 25:28
Dear God, enlarge and expand kindness within me so that I am kinder than
is necessary.
Day 14- For a humble spirit- Scripture: Mt 6:3
Dear God, no matter how many virtues I may have, let me retain a spirit of
humility and modesty.
Day 15- To drop judgement- Scripture Mt 7:1
Dear God, let me put an end to being judgmental.
Day 16- To forgive- Scripture Acts 7:60
Dear God, help me become a great forgiver so that I am not waiting in
ambush for revenge.
Day 17- For self-forgiveness- Scripture: Is 43:25
Dear God, I do not wish to live with the burden of guilt. Help me to accept
your forgiveness, let go of the past and embrace the future.
Day 18- To bless an enemy- Scripture: Rom 12:20
Dear God, rather than retaliate against an enemy, help me find ways to
bless and possibly transform an enemy into a friend.
Day 19- To overcome- Scripture: 1 Jn 4:4
Dear God, let me triumph over every tragedy.
Day 20- To care for our world- Scripture: Ps 89:11
Dear God, help me to care for your creation and to seek to correct whatever
threatens harm to it.
Day 21- To be like an angel- Scripture: Heb 1:14
Dear God, let me be an angel of mercy, ministering to those who are
struggling.
Day 22- For right speech- Scripture: Prv 16:24
Dear God, may my words inspire, not injure; heal not hurt.
Day 23- For hope- Scripture: Zep 3:17
Dear God, may I always hope for the best, believe in the best and work for
the best in all circumstances.
Day 24- To learn from pain- Scripture: Gn 50:20
Dear God, I don’t want my pain to be wasted. Let me learn from it and unite
it to Christ’s pain.
Day 25- To believe that God is good- Scripture: Nm 14:18
Dear God, open my eyes to see your unconditional love for me.
Day 26- To affirm faith in myself- Scripture: 2 Cor 5:17
Dear God, help me believe that, with your help, I have the inner strength to
change.
Day 27- To count blessings- Scripture: 1 Thes 5:18
Dear God, let me count my blessings, not my burdens.
Day 28- To be an encourager- Scripture: Heb 10:24
Dear God, I know that more people give up and give in due to lack of
encouragement, so let me be an encourager.
Day 29- To be far more loving- Scripture: 1 Pt 4:8
Dear God, help me to love everyone and show that all are included in
your love.
Day 30- For patience in suffering- Scripture: Prv: 3:5
Dear God, let me bear troubles & traumas with patience & with trust in you.
Day 31- To resist temptation- Scripture: Jas 1: 14
Dear God, grant me the grace to resist the worldly temptations of materialism, commercialism, and greed.
Day 32- For perseverance in good works- Scripture: Gal 6:9
Dear God, protect me from discouragement as I serve others in your name.
Day 33- To be a mirror- Scripture: 1 Thes 5:11
Dear God, may I reflect back to people their own essential desire to love, to
care and to be kind.
Day 34- For an open heart- Scripture: Eph: 1: 18
Dear God, let me have an open, receptive heart.
Day 35- To put love into action- Scripture: Jn 13:34
Dear God, let me put love into action moment by moment, hour by hour,
day by day.
Day 36- To bring light- Scripture: Mt 5:14
Dear God, allow me to be a beacon of light for all who are discouraged and
despairing, weary and worn out so that they will not curse the darkness.
Day 37- For more careful study of the Gospel- Scripture: Ps 119: 47
Dear God, create in me a desire to set aside time to study and reflect on
Scripture, especially the Gospels.
Day 38- To overlook faults- Scripture: Lk 6:37
Dear God, let me be ignorant of the faults of others.
Day 39- For greater inner peace- Scripture: Phil 4:7
Dear God, help me cultivate your peace which surpasses all understanding.
Day 40- To continue advancing spiritually- Scripture: Lk 2:52
Dear God, may my Lenten practices help to make great advances in my
spiritual life, and may those continue throughout the year.
