Lenten Devotional
By Suzanne Mohammed

Scripture Reading:

Philippians 4:6

Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 

Reflection:

Early in my walk with God, I was sitting in church service and during prayer time, I opened my eyes.  A few pews ahead of me to my left, I noticed a woman close to my age silently praying with such conviction, emotion, and passion.  Her face and body language made it evident she was having a deep personal conversation with God. Another time, during a casual conversation, a friend was cooking and a bowl was about to fall off the kitchen island, but she caught it and immediately praised God. I wanted what these women had - a prayerful relationship with God. So now I just keep talking to God about everything and praise Him even when I miss catching the bowl. Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow.

Prayer: 

Thank you, God, for sending your son Jesus who made a relationship with you possible. Thank you, Heavenly Father, that you are with us through thick and thin. We praise you for who you are: a loving, faithful Father, full of grace and mercy. Please continue to put Godly people in all our paths to guide us and draw us closer to you so we can know more and more of Jesus. In Jesus' Name I pray, Amen.