Monthly Archives: March 2019

Devotions for Lent–Broken, Contrite Heart

O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare Your praise. For You would not delight in sacrifice, or I would give it, nor be pleased by burnt offerings. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit. A broken … Continue reading

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Devotions for Lent–Ps 51 Loosing God’s Presence

Please don’t throw me out of your presence; please don’t take your holy spirit away from me. Return the joy of your salvation to me and sustain me with a willing spirit. (Psa 51:11-12 CEB) I believe David’s concern was … Continue reading

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Devotions for Lent–Ps 51 Clean Heart

Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. Do not cast me away from Your presence, And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. (Psa 51:10-11 NKJ) We started out with a … Continue reading

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Devotions for Lent. Psalm 51

Have mercy on me, God, according to your faithful love! Wipe away my wrongdoings according to your great compassion! Wash me completely clean of my guilt; purify me from my sin! Because I know my wrongdoings, my sin is always … Continue reading

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Lent–Having Our Minds Set on Things Above

Today is ‘Fat Tuesday,’ or in the UK ‘Shrove Tuesday,’ the day to feast and pig-out before Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent.  Can you imagine what life would be like if God’s blessings were only temporary? Lent should … Continue reading

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