A Prayer for the Great Lent

O Lord, our merciful God, we lift our hearts to You in this sacred season of fasting and repentance, seeking Your grace to cleanse our souls and purify our hearts from all sin that hinders our journey to You.
 

Grant us strength to resist the temptations of this world, patience to endure trials, and wisdom to discern between good and evil.

Just as You fasted for forty days in the wilderness, teach us to live by the Word of God and to be nourished by the Bread of Life rather than the fleeting desires of this world.

Help us make this Lent a true time of renewal—not only by fasting from food but by fasting from every evil thought, every hurtful word, and every action that does not glorify Your holy name.

Fill our hearts with Your love so that we may love our neighbors as You love us and generously give to those in need, becoming witnesses of Your mercy on earth.

Bless our prayers, our meditation on Your Word, and our service to one another, that we may be found worthy to share in the joy of Your Resurrection, united with You, who reign in glory forever and ever.

Amen.