Prayers and Thoughts

for Reflection

Lenton Devotional

2008

March 4

Begin; to begin is half the work. Let half still remain; again begin this, and thou wilt have finished.

Decimus Magnus Ausonius

The beginnings of all things are small.

Cicero

There will come a time when you believe everything is finished. That will be the beginning.

Louis L’Amour

I am beginning to learn that it is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.

Laura Ingalls Wilder

If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!
2 Corinthians 5:17

Dear Lord, Thank you for the promise of Your word. Thank you for new beginnings.  When I am too tired, give me a push. In times of sadness, discouragement, or weakness and I’m afraid to take that first step, please show me the way. Please fill the emptiness in my heart with Your presence. In times of joy and laughter, remind me to get started. Each day is a new beginning, help me to remember that no one is more able and willing to strengthen me than You. Help me to live each day to the fullest and to get the most from each hour. Show me how to look forward with confidence and back without regret. How comforting it is to know that if I seek You, I will find You. When the winds of change and challenge blow strongly in the activities of my life, O Lord, and I find myself in a new beginning - help me to capture your Spirit as you guide me and inspire me.  Thank you for all the opportunities that will come my way, help me to make them - blessings.  Amen.