Thanksgiving and Gratitude
Prayer Starter:
Heavenly Father, as I place ashes on my forehead today, I pray that you would send your Holy Spirit upon me that I might prepare myself for the season of Lent. Lord, in order to fully experience the resurrection and the joy of Easter, I know I must walk with you through penance and prayers. Give me the courage to do the work of Lent and let me move from ashes to oil into a celebration of Your magnificent love.
In your own words, express thanksgiving to God for the gift of the Lenten season and the person in your life who most closely resembles Christ's love...