Lent week 2 Thursday

 Corinthians 12:9

"My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness."

Jesus' time in the desert prepared him to begin his public ministry.

When we confront our demons with God's help, we are stronger. It is in the desert time our time of prayer, solitude, and aloneness with God--that God readies us for our next steps.

The wilderness can be seen as a beautiful and necessary part of the earth's life. We can see the wilderness as a metaphor. We all need breathing space, time to just be, peace and quiet, and the opportunity to retreat, regroup, and get a better perspective on life.

Lent Spiritual Prompt

Have you found spiritual growth or healing in your spiritual des-ert?

As we continue on our Lenten journey, let me be led by the Spirit to have the courage to deal with the desert as Jesus did. I pray that during these weeks of Lent, God will strengthen me in my weakness the way Jesus was strengthened.

Pray

Lord, you've led me to this wilderness to heal me, change me, and reveal yourself to me. I trust in your plan for me as well as your willingness and ability to provide for me.

I pray that in the wilderness you never leave me alone. Please be with me and let your light shine on my path so I can see the way and never be lost in the wilderness.

Gracious God, let me be led by the Spirit to have the courage to deal with the desert as Jesus did. I pray that during these weeks of Lent, God will strengthen me in my weakness the way Jesus was strengthened.