Lord, as we enter into Lent may we strive each day to deepen our friendship with you so as to make this a time of your grace, a season of your favour.
Deepen in us a desire to please you, to overcome things that hinder us from lifting our minds and hearts to you. May these precious days of Lent not be wasted.
Help us to clear away the things that keep the goodness of your love from shining down on us, so we can grow in friendship with you, with the warmth of your love, just like new blossom springing forth under the warmth of the sun.
Amen.
(Source: 'From Fasting to Feasting – A Journey through Lent to Eastertide’ publication © The Prayer Trust.)