2021 Lenten Devotional - Short
42021 Lenten DevotionalThese scriptures, themes, and prayers were sourcedfrom the Presbyterians Today 2021 Lenten Devotional.The full devotional can be accessed y/lent2021/
Introduction to The Way of Shalom:A Lenten Journey to Peace and WholenessLent is a time of spiritual renewal. It is a season of preparationduring the 40 days and six Sundays before Easter. Lent is a timewhen we reflect upon the love of God and the gift of God’s grace.It has a solemn beginning with Ash Wednesday, which is on Feb.17 this year. On that day, with burnt palm branches crushed intoashes smudged onto foreheads, we are reminded that “from dustyou came and to dust you shall return. ”But Lent is not a time towallow in worry about God’s wrath. It is not a time of anxietyabout our sinfulness or worth. Lent is a time of reflection on whatGod has done to redeem us and how we can live a whole and fulllife as a child of God. The Apostle Paul counsels us in Philippians4: “Have no anxiety about anything” (RSV).Engaging with the Lenten: How to Approach Each WeekEach week in Lent will have a new theme covering one of themany definitions of shalom. You will be invited to begin the weekby reflecting on the theme. Ponder it in prayer before beginning toread each day’s devotional. Ask God to open your heart to receivewhatever message the Spirit is eager to give you during thisseason of walking with the Prince of Peace, Jesus. PresbyteriansToday also invites you to create your own visual reminder of theimportance of praying for peace. Using strips of fabric and a fabricmarker, write your prayers for peace weekly or daily and thenattach them to either a tree in your yard, a railing on the steps ofyour home or even a fence. Let the fabric, blowing in the wind, bea witness in your community that peace is possible and that itbegins with each one of us. Go a step further and share with thosein your community about God’s shalom and invite them to add tothe peace tree, railing or fence.By Easter morning, may there be hundreds of peace prayersblowing in the wind, greeting a new day with hope.Page 2 of 24
Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2021Peace inin thethe HolyHoly ngsthingsininorder,order,listentolistenmy appeal,agree withoneanother,live in peace;theandGodto my appeal,agreewithone another,live in andpeace;oftheloveandwillpeacebe withGodofpeacelove andwillyou.”be with ndandpeacepeacethatleadsto an endviolence.We praywho strugglethat leadsto antoendto violence.Wethatpraythosethat thosewhointernallymight be blessedwiththe Spiritof God,whograntsusstruggle internallymight beblessedwith theSpiritof God,whosolace.pray forWethepraypresencethe PrinceinofthegrantsWeus solace.for theofpresenceof ofthePeacePrincePeaceheartsthoseofwhobelieve.Move usMoveall tousactionsof peaceofandin theofheartsthosewho believe.all to actionsjustice.In Christ’swe pray.Amen.”peace andjustice.name,In Christ’sname,we pray. Amen.”Thursday, February 18, 2021Thursday,February 18, 2021Greeting Others With Peace In Spite of DivisionsOthers With PeaceIn willSpitebeofcalledDivisions“BlessedGreetingare the peacemakers,for theychildren ofGod.” — Matthew 5:9“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children ofGod.”— Matthew 5:9Prayer:“Lord God, make us the granters of your peace. To be called aPrayer:peacemaker is a gift from God to be of use in God’s kingdom.“LordGod,formakeusinthegrantersof yourToasbeinstrumentscalled aWe praypeacetheHoly Landandpeace.to gdom.of God’s peace around the world. In Christ’s name, we pray. Weprayfor peace in the Holy Land and to serve as instruments ofAmen.God’s peace around the world. In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen.Page 3 of 24
Friday, February 19, 2021Justice Repairs Broken Promises“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the worldgives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neitherlet them be afraid.” — John 14:27Prayer“Lord God, as disciples of Christ, we confront the issues ofinjustice which are rampant against the Cherokee people. Useus to walk alongside those who walked the trails lined withtears. May the One who heals, restores and redeems send hisHoly Spirit. In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen.”Friday, February 19, 2021Saturday, February 20, 2021Justice Repairs Broken PromisesPeace for Immigrants“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the“Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, but those whoworldgives do I give to you. Let not your hearts beplan peace have joy.” — Proverbs 12:20troubled, neither let them be afraid.”— John 14:27Prayer“Most loving God, we pray for the immigrant children who havecried themselves to sleep at night. We pray that childrenPrayersnatchedfromparent’sarms mightbe reunited.ourof“LordGod,as theirdisciplesof Christ,we ssion.InChrist’sname,weinjustice which are rampant against the Cherokee people.pray. Amen.”Use us to walk alongside those who walked the trails linedwith tears. May the One who heals, restores and redeemssend his Holy Spirit. In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen.”Page 4 of 24
Monday, February 22, 2021Peace for Indigenous People“Those of steadfast mind you keep in peace — in peace becausethey trust in you.” — Isaiah 26:3Prayer“God of peace and justice, move our hearts and guide ouractions to be in line with your word. Your word promises innerpeace expressed through outward actions. Your native childrendemand justice. Enable us to stand by their side to see that yourwill is done. In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen.”Saturday, February 20, 2021Tuesday, February 23, 2021Peace for ImmigrantsPeace for Korea“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer“Deceitis in the withheartthanksgivingof those whoevil, butthoseand supplicationlet deviseyour requestsbe madewhoplanpeaceAndhave12:20knownto God.thejoy.”peace—ofProverbsGod, whichsurpasses allunderstanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in ChristJesus.”— Philippians 4:6–7PrayerPrayerloving God, we pray for the immigrant children who“Most“Most gracious God, we pray for peace on the Korean peninsula.havecriedthemselvesat night.pray thatPleasegrantus the peacetoofsleepGod thatgrantsWea tranquilstate ofchildrensnatchedfromarms mightbe Itbeing as wesubmit toandtheirtrust parent’sthe commandmentsof God.changes andtransformsour fromrelationships.Granttous the humilityreunited.Turnour heartsindifferenceand courage toand shareseekingcompassion.InexperienceChrist’s name,we God’spray. peace,Amen.”beyond the mere abilities of our own understanding. In Christ’sname, we pray. Amen.”Page 5 of 24
Wednesday, February 24, 2021Peace for the Congo“Let me hear what God the Lord will speak, for he will speak peaceto his people, to his faithful, to those who turn to him in their hearts.Surely his salvation is at hand for those who fear him, that his glorymay dwell in our land. Steadfast love and faithfulness will meet;righteousness and peace will kiss each other. Faithfulness willspring up from the ground, and righteousness will look down fromthe sky. The Lord will give what is good, and our land will yield itsincrease. Righteousness will go before him, and will make a path forhis steps.” — Psalm 85:8–13Prayer“Lord God, like the Israelites, we desire to know your justice andpeace. We too can recall better days, but we know that true justiceand peace are granted by your love. Empower us to act for your giftsto enable all people to live in harmony. In Christ’s name, we pray.Amen.”Monday, February 22, 2021Thursday, February 25, 2021Peace for Indigenous PeoplePeace Grants Unity“Those of steadfast mind you keep in peace — in peace“And let theythe peacein your26:3hearts, to which indeedbecausetrustofinChristyou.”rule— Isaiahyou were called in one body. And be thankful.”— Colossians 3:15PrayerPrayer“Godand justice,moveour heartsand guide“God ofof peacepeace, continueto blessus withthe knowledgethatournomatter howthe divisions,can livetogetherpeace.actionsto bewidein linewith yourweword.YourwordinpromisesThe divisionsof the worldare not outwardour inheritancefor Yourwe areinnerpeace expressedthroughactions.heirs of unity as children of God. In Christ’s name, we pray.nativechildrendemandjustice.Enableustostandby theirAmen”side to see that your will is done. In Christ’s name, wepray. Amen.”Page 6 of 24
Friday, February 26, 2021God’s Peace When We Are Alone“Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be with me, andwill keep me in this way that I go, and will give me bread to eatand clothing to wear, so that I come again to my father’s housein peace, then the Lord shall be my God, and this stone, which Ihave set up for a pillar, shall be God’s house; and of all that yougive me I will surely give one-tenth to you.” —Genesis 28:20Prayer“God of remembrance and fulfillment, you do not disappoint us.We don’t have to question you because you remember yourpromises and fulfill your word. A word that lets us know youlove us and provide for us. In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen.”Tuesday, February 23, 2021Saturday, February 27, 2021Peace for KoreaSometimes Peace Means Saying Goodbye“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by“Mosesandwentsupplicationback to his father-in-lawJethro andto him,prayerwith thanksgivingletsaidyour‘Please let me go back to my kindred in Egypt and see whetherrequests be made known to God. And the peace of God,they are still living.’ And Jethro said to Moses, “Go in peace.”whichsurpasses— Exodus4:18 all understanding, will guard your heartsand your minds in Christ Jesus.”—PrayerPhilippians 4:6–7“Lord God, enable us to trust in your purpose for our lives andenable us to do your will. In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen.”Prayer“Most gracious God, we pray for peace on the Koreanpeninsula. Please grant us the peace of God that grants atranquil state of being as we submit to and trust thePage 7 of 24
Monday, March 1, 2021Do Not Be Afraid“If you love me; you will keep my commandments. And I willask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate to be withyou forever. . Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Ido not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts betroubled, and do not let them be afraid.” — John 14:15-16, 27Prayer“Lord God, in this time of Lent, let us strive to fill our wholeselves with the power of the Holy Spirit to give us the peace thatenables us not to be afraid of evil. In Christ’s name, we pray.Amen.”Tuesday, March 2, 2021Moving Closer to God“Since all these things are to be dissolved in this way, what sortof persons ought you to be in leading lives of holiness andgodliness, waiting for and hastening the coming of the day ofGod, because of which the heavens will be set ablaze anddissolved, and the elements will melt with fire? But, inaccordance with his promises, we wait for new heavens and anew earth, where righteousness is at home. Therefore, beloved,while you are waiting for these things, strive to be found by himat peace, without spot or blemish.” — 2 Peter 3:11–14Prayer“Lord God, in this time of Lent, help us to focus on the love youhave shown us in the struggle and the victory of your Son on thecross. In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen.”Page 8 of 24
Wednesday, March 3, 2021Peace Doesn’t Come With Power“Hannah was praying silently; only her lips moved, but hervoice was not heard; therefore Eli thought she was drunk. So Elisaid to her, “How long will you make a drunken spectacle ofyourself? Put away your wine.” But Hannah answered, “No, mylord, I am a woman deeply troubled; I have drunk neitherwine nor strong drink, but I have been pouring out my soulbefore the Lord. Do not regard your servant as a worthlesswoman, for I have been speaking out of my great anxiety andvexation all this time.” Then Eli answered, “Go in peace; theGod of Israel grant the petition you have made to him”.— 1 Samuel 1: 13–17Prayer“Lord God, in this time of Lent, help us to see through ourpower and arrogance to see clearly the peace that can be offeredto everyone we encounter. We are all children of God for whomChrist died on the cross. In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen.”Thursday, March 4, 2021How Beautiful It Is to Proclaim Peace“How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of themessenger who announces peace, who brings good news, whoannounces salvation, who says to Zion, “Your God reigns.” —Isaiah 52:7Prayer“Lord God, in this time of Lent, help us in our prayers ofconfession and penance to find our peace and then to proclaimit to others who are seeking the same. In Christ’s name, we pray.Amen.”Page 9 of 24
Friday, March 5, 2021Flourishing“Deceit is in the mind of those who plan evil, but those whocounsel peace have joy.” — Proverbs 12:20Prayer“Lord God, in this time of Lent, make sure that all our thoughts,prayers and actions are of peace rather than personal deceits. InChrist’s name, we pray. Amen.”Saturday, March 6, 2021Peace is a Gift from God“He called that place Bethel; but the name of the city was Luz atthe first. Then Jacob made a vow, saying, “If God will be withme, and will keep me in this way that I go, and will give mebread to eat and clothing to wear, so that I come again to myfather’s house in peace, then the Lord shall be my God.”—Genesis 28:19–21Prayer“Lord God, in this time of Lent, help us accept your gifts ofdivine love as yours to give — as you choose to give them —notwhat we insist them to be. Open our eyes to see that. May wefeel your presence of peace this day. In Christ’s name, we pray.Amen.”Page 10 of 24
Monday, March 8, 2021Simple Fixes Can Heal Differences“Let us therefore no longer pass judgment on one another, but resolveinstead never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way ofanother. I know and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing isunclean in itself; but it is unclean for anyone who thinks it unclean. Ifyour brother or sister is being injured by what you eat, you are no longerwalking in love. Do not let what you eat cause the ruin of one for whomChrist died. So do not let your good be spoken of as evil. For the kingdomof God is not food and drink but righteousness and peace and joy in theHoly Spirit. The one who thus serves Christ is acceptable to God and hashuman approval. Let us then pursue what makes for peace and formutual upbuilding. Do not, for the sake of food, destroy the work of God.Everything is indeed clean, but it is wrong for you to make others fall bywhat you eat; it is good not to eat meat or drink wine or do anything thatmakes your brother or sister stumble.”— Romans 14:13–21Prayer: “Lord God, in this time of Lent, help us to not judge one another,but respect how prayer and worship are done differently by others. Thereis no right or wrong way to give God praise. The main thing is to give thatpraise freely. For praise brings peace and peace means healing. InChrist’s name, we pray. Amen.”Tuesday, March 9, 2021Peace Builds Us Up“But we appeal to you, brothers and sisters, to respect thosewho labor among you, and have charge of you in the Lord andadmonish you; esteem them very highly in love because of theirwork. Be at peace among yourselves.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:12–13Prayer“Lord God, in this time of Lent, let us meditate on how God iscalling each of us in our own special way to love everyone, evenour enemies. In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen.”Page 11 of 24
Wednesday, March 10, 2021Peace Settles Us Down“By the tender mercy of our God, the dawn from on high willbreak upon us, to give light to those who sit in darkness and inthe shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.”— Luke 1:78–79Prayer“Lord God, in this time of Lent, give us the strength and couragein our struggles to turn toward the tender mercy of God whopromises a light to chase away the gloom. In Christ’s name, wepray. Amen.”Thursday, March 11, 2021Reprioritizing the Parts of Our Life“Happy are those who find wisdom, and those who getunderstanding, for her income is better than silver, and herrevenue better than gold. She is more precious than jewels, andnothing you desire can compare with her. Long life is in herright hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. Her waysare ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. She is atree of life to those who lay hold of her; those who hold her fastare called happy. — Proverbs 3:13–18Prayer“Lord God, in this time of Lent, help us to understand thepeacefulness of life that is found in the mercy and love of thecross, the tree upon which Jesus was crucified. In Christ’sname, we pray. Amen.”Page 12 of 24
Friday, March 12, 2021Waiting for the Lord“And now, O Lord, what do I wait for? My hope is in you.”—Psalm 39:7Prayer“Lord, you are our hope. You are our strength and salvation.Help us to make room in our hearts for you during this Lentenseason. In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen.”Saturday, March 13, 2021True Friendship“No one has greater love than this, to lay down one’s life forone’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I commandyou. I do not call you servants any longer, because the servantdoes not know what the master is doing; but I have called youfriends, because I have made known to you everything that Ihave heard from my Father. You did not choose me but I choseyou. And I appointed you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last,so that the Father will give you whatever you ask him in myname. I am giving you these commands so that you may loveone another.” — John 15:13–17Prayer“Lord, thank you for calling us to be your friends. May we takeyour hand in friendship and be worthy of your friendship. Helpus to be friends to one another as you have shown us throughyour love on the cross. In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen.”Page 13 of 24
Monday, March 15, 2021Beholding the Beauty“One thing I ask of the Lord, that will I seek after: to live in thehouse of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty ofthe Lord and to inquire in his temple.” — Psalm 27:4Prayer“Lord, may we make time in our busy lives to find moments ofreflection to gaze at your beauty and to rest in you so new lifemay grow in us. In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen.”Tuesday, March 16, 2021Hope Remains“Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth; for the first heaven and thefirst earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. And I saw theholy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God,prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a loud voicefrom the throne saying, “See, the home of God is among mortals. Hewill dwell with them; they will be his peoples, and God himself will bewith them; he will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be nomore; mourning and crying and pain will be no more, for the firstthings have passed away.” And the one who was seated on the thronesaid, “See, I am making all things new.” Also he said, “Write this, forthese words are trustworthy and true.”—Revelation 21:1–5Prayer“Lord, you have given us the gift of hope in Christ that does notdisappoint us because your love has been poured into our heartsthrough the Holy Spirit. May we continue to place our hope in you tomake all things new. In Christ’s name, we pray. Amen.”Page 14 of 24
Wednesday, March 17, 2021Seeing Things Through“Trust in the Lord forever, for in the Lord God you have aneverlasting rock.” — Isaiah 26:4Prayer“Lord, trusting in you leads to life. Help us to trust you more. InChrist’s name, we pray. Amen.”Thursday, March 18, 2021A Living Hope“By his great mercy he has given us a new birth into a livinghope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled andunfading, kept in heaven for you.” — 1 Peter 1:3b–4Prayer“Lord, help us to draw from your ever
2021 Lenten Devotional These scriptures, themes, and prayers were sourced . Lent is a time of reflection on what . Thursday, February 18, 2021 Greeting Others With Peace In Spite of Divisions “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.” — Matthew 5:9
Welcome to the third annual Lenten Devotional! It is always a treat to read the entries that members of our parish offer for our Lenten Devotional. By creating this devotional we gather around scripture as a community to reflect on where Jesus is leading us this Lenten season. This booklet has been created to serve as a companion to our parish
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