40 Days of Prayer and Reflection - Lenten Prayer Petitions

Leader
Jesus, we want to follow your example, but sometimes it’s
not easy. You said you will always be with us, so we ask
you now to be with us during this Lenten season and help
us to grow in faith and action as Christians.
Prayer Petitions
Response: Help us, Lord.


For the times we make fun of others because they
seem different than us—please help us to be
accepting of all people. We pray....

For the times we are selfish with our time and
possessions—please help us to willingly share
what we have with others. We pray....

For the times we argue in our family—please help
us to appreciate our parents, brothers and sisters
in a loving manner. We pray....

For the times when we forget about you Lord,
and think we don’t need you—please help us to
take time to pray and listen for your guidance.
We pray….

For the times we give in to what is wrong because
we’re afraid to say no—please give us the courage
to stand up for what we know is right. We pray....

For the times we are hurt by others, our friends
and family—please give us the grace to forgive as
you do. We pray....

For the times we fail, and feel too tired to go on—
please give us the strength to try again.
We pray....

Leader
Jesus, You are our model of love. Help us to share your
love in our lives through our families, friends and even the
strangers we meet. May our lives be a sign of your love in
our world today. We ask this in the name of Jesus, our
savior and our friend. Amen.