Scripture:
Psalm 139:23-24 (KJV) – “Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”
Empowering Devotion:
As we embark on this 40-day journey of Lent, it is essential to begin with a heart fully surrendered to God. This season is not about empty rituals or traditions but about drawing closer to Him with sincerity. David’s prayer in Psalm 139 is a perfect invitation for God to search, cleanse, and transform us from within.
Preparing one’s heart requires intentionality. It means coming before God with humility, acknowledging our need for His grace, and positioning ourselves to receive His guidance. Reflection, repentance, renewal, and restoration cannot take place unless our hearts are open to His refining work.
During this Lenten season, let us take time to remove distractions, quiet our spirits, and allow the Holy Spirit to reveal any areas where transformation is needed. This is a time to be honest with ourselves and with God, confessing our struggles, surrendering our burdens, and setting our focus on Him.
Before we move into the depths of reflection, repentance, renewal, and restoration, let us first invite the Lord to prepare our hearts. As we fast, pray, and meditate on His Word, may our spirits be ready to receive the fullness of what He desires to do in our lives.
Inspiring Prayer:
Father, I thank You because I know You hear me. Let Your will be done in my life as I enter into this sacred season of Lent. Search my heart, O Lord, and reveal anything that hinders my relationship with You. Remove distractions and open my eyes to see Your truth.
Create in me a clean heart and renew a right spirit within me. Help me to surrender completely, setting aside my own desires to seek Your will above all else. Let this journey not be one of routine but of true transformation. Prepare me, O God, for all that You desire to accomplish in my life over these next 40 days.
I commit this time to You, trusting that through reflection, repentance, renewal, and restoration, I will draw closer to You. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Selah Moment with Prophetess Dr. Althea Winifred
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