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Category Archives: Lent
Timeless Repentance
This ancient prayer of repentance says it well. “O Lord, forgive me my sins, the sins of my youth, and my present sins, the sin that my parents cast upon me, original sin, and the sins that I … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged forgiveness, John Donne, repentance
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Repentant People
Daniel repented for his own actions and those of all God’s people hither and yon: Daniel 9:4-5 (MEV) Alas, O Lord, the great and dreadful God, keeping His covenant and mercy to those who love Him, and to … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Lent, Morning Prayer
Tagged corporate reprentance, Daniel 9:4-5, Lent, repent
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Self-Righteous Child
There’s a second son in the parable of the prodigal son. He seems stuck in the moment. No somber reflection, no change of heart. Luke 15:28 (MSG) The older brother stomped off in an angry sulk and refused … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Lent, Morning Prayer
Tagged Luke 15:28, Prodigal Son, self-righteous
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Repentant Child
Luke 15:21 (NIV) The son said to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.” Jesus told the well-known parable of the prodigal son. This rebellious young … Continue reading
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Tagged Luke 15:21, Prodigal Son, repent
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Repent for Lent
Acts 3:19 (NIV) Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord. Repent — metanoeó in Greek, from the words meta (after or beyond) and noeo … Continue reading
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Tagged Acts 3:19, change my mind, Lent, repent
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Lord God Almighty
In my imagination, I approach the throne of grace, starting with praise, followed by repentance. As I get closer to God’s throne, I’m totally in awe of His power. The only response I can imagine is to fall to my … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Lent, Morning Prayer
Tagged Holy Holy Holy, Lord God almighty, Matthew 6:10, Romans 12:1-2, submission
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Praise Thy Name
Continuing to focus on God’s holiness as described in Reginald Heber’s hymn, Holy, Holy, Holy: “All Thy works shall praise Thy name, in earth, and sky, and sea.” In my imagination, there are three steps to the throne of God. … Continue reading
Posted in Constructive Thought, Lent, Morning Prayer
Tagged Holy Holy Holy, praise Thy name, Psalm 148:13, Psalm 19:14
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Holy, Holy, Holy
“Holy, holy, holy! Lord God Almighty! All thy works shall praise thy name, in earth, and sky, and sea; Holy, holy, holy! merciful and mighty! God in three Persons, blessed Trinity.” Reginald Heber, 1826 Lent is the perfect time … Continue reading
Posted in Lent, Morning Prayer, Timeless Wisdom
Tagged Holy Holy Holy, Lord God almighty, Reginal Heber
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God Sees Me
Lent is a good time for private, secret prayer. Fear not, God sees and hears. Matthew 6:6 (AMP) But when you pray, go into your most private room, close the door and pray to your Father who is … Continue reading
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Tagged God sees in secret, Matthew 6:6, prayer closet, Your will be done
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God Who Sees
Genesis 16:13 (NLT) Thereafter, Hagar used another name to refer to the Lord, who had spoken to her. She said, “You are the God who sees me.” She also said, “Have I truly seen the One who sees me?” Hagar thought … Continue reading
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Tagged Genesis 16:13, God Who Sees, Hagar, John 14:6
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