Lent 2023 Compass Point Prayer

East

Inhale: I remember I am dust. (Genesis 1)

Exhale: You remember we are dust. (Psalm 103)

Inhale: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God,

Exhale: Have mercy on me.

Inhale: Create in me a clean heart,

Exhale: And take not your Holy Spirit from me. (Psalm 52)

South:

Inhale: Humble and gentle one,

Exhale: You are rest for my soul. (Matthew 11.28-30)

Inhale: You surround me with love,

Exhale: And tender mercies. (Psalm 103.4)

Inhale: Your grace is sufficient,

Exhale: for me. (2 Corinthians 12)

West:

Inhale: Not my will,

Exhale: But Yours, Lord. (Luke 22.42)

Inhale: Your kingdom come,

Exhale: Your will be done. (Matthew 6.10)

Inhale: I will not be afraid,

Exhale: For you are with me. (Psalm 23)

North

Inhale: Into your hands,

Exhale: I commit my spirit. (Luke 23.46)

Inhale: Nothing can separate me,

Exhale: From the love of God. (Romans 8)

Inhale: For God so loved,

Exhale: the World. (John 3.16)

East

Inhale: Your mercies are new,

Exhale: Every morning,

Inhale: The Lord is my portion,

Exhale: I will hope in him. (Lamentations 3)

Inhale: The sun … will rise

Exhale: With healing in its wings. (Malachi 4.2)