Lenten Blog Week One: Creation, God's Plan
Four week Lenten devotional leading up to the celebration of Easter –
Our hope in creating this devotional series is to come alongside you during this Lenten season as we think about God's great design for us and His merciful salvation through the gift of His Son.
We encourage you to use this devotion as your focus for the week. Read the prayers, meditate on the Scriptures, respond to the prompts. Come back to this devotion daily for a week and see how you can apply these truths each day.
our focus this week: creation, God’s plan
PRAYER OF PRAISE
Hebrew name for God: El·o·him /el ō-hēm/ noun Strong, Powerful One
By Your unlimited power, You spoke all creation into existence - a design too magnificent to understand. From the atoms that are hidden in plain sight to the painted landscapes, everything You have created is under Your watchful care; even me! All things in heaven and earth showcase Your handiwork. I praise You for using Your creation to make Yourself known.
Scripture to meditate on: Genesis 1:1-30 Job 26:7-14 Colossians 1:15-20 Psalm 19:1-4
PERSONAL PRAYER
biblical identity
Remind me that Your work in creating me was awesome and amazing. Your Word says that I am precious, special, and loved — a masterpiece of Your handiwork. My future is filled with hope because my eternal identity is secured in Your promises.
Scripture to meditate on: Psalm 139 John 3:16 Matthew 10:29-31 I Peter 1:3-4
application
Because of His love, He created all things, including you. He has a plan for your life.
prompts
What in God’s creation reminds you of Him?
How do you find hope in God’s plan when things are hard?
What is one thought or verse you want to focus on this week?
Love these prayers? The first is taken from our Praise Card Set. The second is taken from our My Life Set Prayer Card Set.
