In repentance and rest is your salvation,
In quietness and trust is your strength.

Isaiah 30:15 NIV

Loving God, we reflect and thank you that your love is all around us. Thank you that You are in us and with us by your Holy Spirit (*1).  Thank you that Jesus promised that he will never leave us nor forsake us. (*2)

And so, as we start of Lent this week, we thank you for your beautiful and faithful promises.
Help us to make time to draw alongside You and rest in You. Help us to consider how we walk and talk with You, how we speak about You, and how we love others as You love us.

Gracious God, thank you for this beautiful gift of love in Jesus. Help us draw closer to You this Lent in preparation for the celebration of Easter, for Jesus’ sake. Amen.

Ruth Rushworth

(*1) (Jesus said) I will ask the Father to send you the Holy Spirit who will help you and always be with you. John 14:16 CEV

(*2) Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you. Hebrews 13:5 NIV