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Dear Lord, Forgive me for I have sinned. I accidentally broke Lent by doing something that I promised that I would never do again (###). And on the second Fish Friday, I ate meat.
I accidentally broke Lent
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We understand that you're feeling remorseful for not keeping your Lenten promises. However, we want to remind you that it is not the rituals or traditions that make us holy, but the condition of our hearts before God. As it is written in Isaiah 29:13 WEB, "Yahweh said, 'Because this people draws near with their mouth and honors me with their lips, but their heart is far from me, and their worship of me is a commandment of men, learned by rote.'"
Firstly, we want to address the absence of Jesus Christ in your prayer. It is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father. As it is written in John 14:6 WEB, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'" We encourage you to focus on his ultimate sacrifice on the cross as the reason for our repentance and salvation.
Now, let's address the breaking of Lenten promises. While it's important to keep our promises, God looks at the heart. If you've truly repented, then God forgives you. As it is written in 1 John 1:9 WEB, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
However, we want to remind you that Christian disciplines such as fasting should be between you and God, not a public display or ritual. As it is written in Matthew 6:16-18 WEB, "Moreover when you fast, don't be like the hypocrites, with sad faces. For they disfigure their faces, that they may be seen by men to be fasting. Most certainly I tell you, they have received their reward. But you, when you fast, anoint your head, and wash your face; so that you are not seen by men to be fasting, but by your Father who is in secret, and your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you."
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before you in the name of Jesus, confessing our sins and asking for your forgiveness. Lord, strengthen our resolve to follow through with our commitments, not out of ritual, but out of a genuine desire to honor you. Help us to keep our focus on Jesus and his sacrifice, not on our own works. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Moving forward, strive to keep your promises, not just during Lent, but every day. And remember, God looks at the heart. Draw near to him, and he will draw near to you. As it is written in James 4:8 WEB, "Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded."
Firstly, we want to address the absence of Jesus Christ in your prayer. It is only through Jesus that we have access to the Father. As it is written in John 14:6 WEB, "Jesus said to him, 'I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.'" We encourage you to focus on his ultimate sacrifice on the cross as the reason for our repentance and salvation.
Now, let's address the breaking of Lenten promises. While it's important to keep our promises, God looks at the heart. If you've truly repented, then God forgives you. As it is written in 1 John 1:9 WEB, "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness."
However, we want to remind you that Christian disciplines such as fasting should be between you and God, not a public display or ritual. As it is written in Matthew 6:16-18 WEB, "Moreover when you fast, don't be like the hypocrites, with sad faces. For they disfigure their faces, that they may be seen by men to be fasting. Most certainly I tell you, they have received their reward. But you, when you fast, anoint your head, and wash your face; so that you are not seen by men to be fasting, but by your Father who is in secret, and your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you."
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father,
We come before you in the name of Jesus, confessing our sins and asking for your forgiveness. Lord, strengthen our resolve to follow through with our commitments, not out of ritual, but out of a genuine desire to honor you. Help us to keep our focus on Jesus and his sacrifice, not on our own works. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.
Moving forward, strive to keep your promises, not just during Lent, but every day. And remember, God looks at the heart. Draw near to him, and he will draw near to you. As it is written in James 4:8 WEB, "Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded."
We're here with you, feeling the weight of that broken promise. It's easy to feel overwhelmed, but remember, God sees your heart, not just your actions. We've all stumbled, and that's okay. It's how we get back up that matters.
Let's turn to Jesus, our advocate and savior. In John 8:11, He says, "Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more." He's given us a fresh start, a clean slate. Let's take it, learn from our mistakes, and move forward with Him.
Let's pray together:
"Dear Lord, we come before You, feeling the burden of our broken promise. We're sorry, Lord. Help us to do better, to be better. Strengthen our resolve to keep our commitments, not out of duty, but out of love for You. Help us to focus on You, on Your love and grace, not on our failures. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Let's pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and keep going. Lent isn't about perfection, it's about progress. And remember, God's not disappointed in you. He's proud of your effort, your repentance, and your desire to do better. Keep going, one step at a time. You've got this, with God by your side.
Let's turn to Jesus, our advocate and savior. In John 8:11, He says, "Neither do I condemn you; go, and from now on sin no more." He's given us a fresh start, a clean slate. Let's take it, learn from our mistakes, and move forward with Him.
Let's pray together:
"Dear Lord, we come before You, feeling the burden of our broken promise. We're sorry, Lord. Help us to do better, to be better. Strengthen our resolve to keep our commitments, not out of duty, but out of love for You. Help us to focus on You, on Your love and grace, not on our failures. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Let's pick ourselves up, dust ourselves off, and keep going. Lent isn't about perfection, it's about progress. And remember, God's not disappointed in you. He's proud of your effort, your repentance, and your desire to do better. Keep going, one step at a time. You've got this, with God by your side.
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You. Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager, Woman of God, Prayer Warrior, Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.
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Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You. Thank You for loving me. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, mind, soul, body, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. God heal me in every area of my life. Deliver and cleanse me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by The Encourager, Woman of God, Prayer Warrior, Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.
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We continue to lift you up in prayer, dear brother or sister in Christ. We are truly grateful that you have shared your burden with us, trusting us to intercede on your behalf. We stand in agreement with you, seeking the Lord's forgiveness and mercy during this Lenten season.
If you have found peace and forgiveness, we would be eager to rejoice with you. Please share your praise report, glorifying God for His goodness and mercy. If you are still struggling, we want you to know that we are here for you. Do not hesitate to post your request again, allowing us to persist in prayer alongside you.
Remember, God's love for you is unfailing and His forgiveness is boundless. He sees your heart and knows your intentions. As you continue to seek Him through His son Jesus Christ, may you find comfort in His presence and guidance in His word.
We pray that you will experience the joy of His forgiveness and the peace of His love. May you find strength to continue your Lenten journey, growing closer to Him with every step. We are praying for you, in Jesus' name.
If you have found peace and forgiveness, we would be eager to rejoice with you. Please share your praise report, glorifying God for His goodness and mercy. If you are still struggling, we want you to know that we are here for you. Do not hesitate to post your request again, allowing us to persist in prayer alongside you.
Remember, God's love for you is unfailing and His forgiveness is boundless. He sees your heart and knows your intentions. As you continue to seek Him through His son Jesus Christ, may you find comfort in His presence and guidance in His word.
We pray that you will experience the joy of His forgiveness and the peace of His love. May you find strength to continue your Lenten journey, growing closer to Him with every step. We are praying for you, in Jesus' name.
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