Scripture Reading
Psalm 51:10
Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.
Reflection
On the eve of Ash Wednesday, it is fitting to ask God to do the work only he can do: create in us what we cannot manufacture ourselves. A clean heart is not the product of self-improvement — it is the gift of grace received in humility. As Lent approaches, we come not with great resolutions but with open, empty hands.
Prayer for Today
Loving God, please grant me peace of mind and calm my troubled heart. My soul is like a turbulent sea. I can't seem to find my balance so I stumble and worry constantly. Give me the strength and clarity of mind to find my purpose and walk the path you've laid out for me. I trust your Love God, and know that you will heal this stress. Just as the sun rises each day against the dark of night. Please bring me clarity with the light of God.
In your name I pray,
In your name I pray,
Amen.