Lent Prayer for Strength and Guidance
I love discovering ancient writings that remain relevant for us today. During my research for Lenten prayers, I encountered Alfred the Great, King of Wessex, a Saxon kingdom in Southwestern England, from 872-899. Alfred was renowned as a fierce soldier, a scholar, and a devout Christian.
During this 21st Century season of Lent, I hope the words of a 9th Century prayer* will be a source of strength and guidance for you.
Lord God Almighty, shaper and ruler of all creatures,
we pray for your great mercy,
that you guide us towards you, for we cannot find our way.
And guide us to your will, to the need of our soul, for we cannot do it ourselves.
And make our mind steadfast in your will and aware of our soul’s need.
Strengthen us against the temptations of the devil,
and remove from us all lust and every unrighteousness,
and shield us against our foes, seen and unseen.
Teach us to do your will,
that we may inwardly love you before all things with a pure mind.
For you are our maker and our redeemer, our help, our comfort, our trust, our hope; praise and glory be to you now and forever.
Amen
Blessings to you during this Season of Lent,
* https://www.christianity.com/wiki/prayer/prayers-for-lent-pray-for-strength-from-temptation.html