Use the below scriptures and prayers as your prayer and devotion today. O God of truth, prepare our minds. And blood was poured to quench our lives Never as we had thought But salvation came and taught us love. Then I will teach transgressors your ways, so that sinners will turn back to you. It was also a time when those who, because ofnotorious sins, had been separated from the body of the faithfulwere reconciled by penitence and forgiveness, and restored tothe fellowship of the Church. If you enjoyed this prayer and found it a meaningful way to observe Ash Wednesday, continue your devotional through this season with one of these Lenten devotionals. Whether you, as a pastor, need ideas for the prayer, or you as a laity want to pray with your family before or after the Ash Wednesday service, weve included an example below. I have harden my heart against your leading and refused to obey your voice. For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. Matthew 11:21. For Hard Times For Financial Prosperity For Physical Health For Emotional Health For Protection For a Marriage For Babies and Pregnancy For Family For Spiritual Warfare For Spiritual Health For a Death For the Workplace For Bedtime, Bible Commentary Bible Verses Devotionals Faith Prayers Coloring Pages Pros and Cons, 12 Best Catholic Prayers for Cancer Patients, Plea Bargaining Advantages and Disadvantages List, 50 Biblically Accurate Facts About Angels in the Bible, 50 Most Profitable Youth Group Fundraising Ideas for Your Church, 250 Ice Breaker Questions for Teen Youth Groups, 25 Important Examples of Pride in the Bible, Why Jesus Wept and 11 Lessons from His Tears, 25 Different Ways to Worship God and Praise the Lord. Speak to Us God Prayer Lord God, as we go back home, we ask you to continue speaking to us. Journey to the Cross is a 7-day devotional walking with Jesus through his final week. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his love for those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. Related: Listen to our podcast, Teach Us to Pray with Christina Patterson. Cleanse me with hyssop, and I will be clean; wash me, and I will be whiter than snow. Grant that through self-examination, fasting and prayer we may prepare ourselves to celebrate worthily the Passion, Death and Resurrection of your Son, Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Prayers for Ash Wednesday Purifying Mystery, your light exposes in us all that we hide. Bless Us Prayer. On Ash Wednesday, the words you hear at Mass will change. Here's how Give us the grace to continue fellowshipping with other Christians for the glory of your name. Thank you for your sacrifice on the cross, and as I refrain from [fill in the blank, for what you choose to give up for Lent] help me to use that time I would spend on [fill in the blank item] to pray, reflect, and thank you. Submissions: I am so grateful to those of you who send me your own material to post! (Collect for Ash Wednesday, Book of Common Prayer), Have mercy on me, O God, according to your loving-kindness; in your great compassion blot out my offenses.Wash me through and through from my wickedness and cleanse me from my sin.For I know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me.Against you only have I sinned and done what is evil in your sight.And so you are justified when you speak and upright in your judgmentIndeed, I have been wicked from my birth, a sinner from my mothers womb.For behold, you look for truth deep within me, and will make me understand wisdom secretly.Purge me from my sin, and I shall be pure; wash me, and I shall be clean indeed.Make me hear of joy and gladness, that the body you have broken may rejoice.Hide your face from my sins and blot out all my iniquities.Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.Cast me not away from your presence and take not your holy Spirit from me.Give me the joy of your saving help again and sustain me with your bountiful Spirit.I shall teach your ways to the wicked, and sinners shall return to you.Deliver me from death, O God, and my tongue shall sing of your righteousness, O God of my salvation.Open my lips, O Lord, and my mouth shall proclaim your praise.Had you desired it, I would have offered sacrifice; but you take no delight in burnt-offerings.The sacrifice of God is a troubled spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God, you will not despise. (2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10 ESV). I invite you to pray this prayer with me as we step into Lent: Merciful God, you called us forth from the dust of the earth; you claimed us for Christ in the waters of baptism. Here are five benefits of praying during this time: When we pray, we turn our attention away from the world and towards God. 6. Lead us into sincere repentance and renew our lives with your grace. Usually, in addition to receiving an ash cross on our forehead, services also have an Ash Wednesday prayer. All Rights Reserved, Terms of Use Privacy Policy Cookie Policy, YES! 17. Read More. (Genesis 3:19) After giving out ashes, take a moment of silence. Thank you for your incredible sacrifice so that we might have freedom and life. He will not always accuse, nor will he harbor his anger forever; he does not treat us as our sins deserve or repay us according to our iniquities. May we continue to walk in purity, peace, love, and joy. I have thought more highly of myself than I should and looked down on others. This article is part of our prayer resource meant to inspire and encourage your prayer life when you face uncertain times. We know and recognize that you are Sovereign, we thank you for the victory that is ours because of Christ Jesus, and we are confident that you have good still in store for our future. Prayerlist.com has a great collection of prayers for Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday is a penitent service that uses ashes to mark the sign of the cross on the believers forehead, symbolizing our sinful nature and need for salvation. Her faith and family cable television show, "Chaos to Calm," features parenting hot topics and has hosted four New York Times bestselling authors and two Emmy Award-winning journalists. 14. Amen. A Prayer for Ash Wednesday - Gracious God, today begins a period of inner . I can do nothing without you. . so that we may come to the Passion of Jesus Synonyms for Closing Prayer (other words and phrases for Closing Prayer). Peace Prayer Father, we have had an excellent time in this place. The ashes are prepared by burning the palm fronds used the prior years Palm Sunday celebration. 16 For You do not desire sacrifice, or else I would give it; You do not delight in burnt offering. Search me. Click the answer to find similar crossword clues. Thank you, Lord God, for purifying our minds and hearts with your word and setting us free from bondage. In Jesus' Name, Amen. Let worship be a lifestyle to everyone that is gathered here and not just something we do when we come to this place. Let our feet run swiftly to follow after You. We wait in anticipation for both. Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent and its a time when many Christians begin to reflect on what they need to change in their lives. I invite you, therefore, in the name of the Church, to theobservance of a holy Lent, by self-examination and repentance;by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; and by reading andmeditating on Gods holy Word.