
Lent 2023 -
the 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)