February 16, 2026
The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing. (Zephaniah 3:17)
Loving God, on this Family Day, we pray that folks have permission to take time to be with their loved ones. We pray they can rest and play. Be in our hearts and spirits and wash any darkness or negativity from us. May we bask in the sunshine of your love. God, help us to be present, loving, and compassionate. And may we be open to trying something new. God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
February 17, 2026
He said: “In my distress I called to the Lord, and he answered me. From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help, and you listened to my cry.” (Jonah 2:2)
Loving God, today is Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Tuesday/Fat Tuesday). It’s the day we can bask in the glory of anything good and savoury as we consider what we might fast from during Lent. I pray that we can think of fasting from something that takes us from you, O God. Maybe it’s something that distracts us, maybe it’s a feeling in our hearts that we know is not you, or maybe it’s something that we find we might be too attached, even addicted to. God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
February 18, 2026
When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. (Matthew 6:16-19)
Loving God, today we officially begin Lent. It is the season where we prepare our hearts and recall the stories of Jesus’ journey to the cross and his death. Remind us that we can break our fast on Sundays, but only Sundays. Help us to be intentional and find meaning in these next few weeks. Where we feel weary or overwhelmed in life, may we take time to breathe throughout the day. God, guide us and guard us as we walk the path with you. God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
February 19, 2026
Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. (Matthew 4:1)
Loving God, I pray that the things we are fasting from are challenging but not impossible. We think of temptation and all that surrounds us. Buy more. Do more. Be more. Compete. Climb. Be Better. Feel better. Let us put all these aside and be present to your calling. Today, help us to remember that we are enough. That we are perfectly imperfect. That we have what it takes to be the best selves that we are. And where we struggle, nudge us to get back on the path. Help us, O God, to fight mob mentality in everything we do, so we can listen and live into your call. God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
February 20, 2026
After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. (Matthew 4:2)
Loving God, today I wonder what I hunger for in my day, and in my life. I think about how many days I have left on earth and what my legacy will be. I know you are with me, that you don’t hesitate to push me into uncomfortable places, but I pray what we accomplish creates meaning and spreads hope. I pray that whatever people are hungering for, that they can name it and find it. Help us to listen deeply to each other and to hear your voices within them. God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
February 21, 2026
The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’ (Matthew 4:3-4
Loving God, as we pray for families today, help us to learn what they are doing during Lent. May we engage them and share what we’re doing and keep checking in. I pray that through Lent, we can create greater bonds between our ages while we learn and grow together. God, where we have opted not to give something up during Lent, help us to remember when we have and the result of it. God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
February 22, 2026
Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendour. “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.” Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’” Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him. (Matthew 4:81-11)
Loving God, today is the first Sunday in Lent and we have permission to break our fast. If we do so, may we be intentional and mindful of what that looks like. Help us to reflect on the feelings that arise and maybe what these first few days have felt like. As we gather as your church, be present in our Annual General Meeting and in any decisions we make. Help us to share hope, to infuse hearts with encouragement and excitement, and to live out your will for us all our days. God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing. (Zephaniah 3:17)
Loving God, on this Family Day, we pray that folks have permission to take time to be with their loved ones. We pray they can rest and play. Be in our hearts and spirits and wash any darkness or negativity from us. May we bask in the sunshine of your love. God, help us to be present, loving, and compassionate. And may we be open to trying something new. God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
February 17, 2026
He said: “In my distress I called to the Lord, and he answered me. From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help, and you listened to my cry.” (Jonah 2:2)
Loving God, today is Shrove Tuesday (Pancake Tuesday/Fat Tuesday). It’s the day we can bask in the glory of anything good and savoury as we consider what we might fast from during Lent. I pray that we can think of fasting from something that takes us from you, O God. Maybe it’s something that distracts us, maybe it’s a feeling in our hearts that we know is not you, or maybe it’s something that we find we might be too attached, even addicted to. God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
February 18, 2026
When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. (Matthew 6:16-19)
Loving God, today we officially begin Lent. It is the season where we prepare our hearts and recall the stories of Jesus’ journey to the cross and his death. Remind us that we can break our fast on Sundays, but only Sundays. Help us to be intentional and find meaning in these next few weeks. Where we feel weary or overwhelmed in life, may we take time to breathe throughout the day. God, guide us and guard us as we walk the path with you. God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
February 19, 2026
Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. (Matthew 4:1)
Loving God, I pray that the things we are fasting from are challenging but not impossible. We think of temptation and all that surrounds us. Buy more. Do more. Be more. Compete. Climb. Be Better. Feel better. Let us put all these aside and be present to your calling. Today, help us to remember that we are enough. That we are perfectly imperfect. That we have what it takes to be the best selves that we are. And where we struggle, nudge us to get back on the path. Help us, O God, to fight mob mentality in everything we do, so we can listen and live into your call. God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
February 20, 2026
After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. (Matthew 4:2)
Loving God, today I wonder what I hunger for in my day, and in my life. I think about how many days I have left on earth and what my legacy will be. I know you are with me, that you don’t hesitate to push me into uncomfortable places, but I pray what we accomplish creates meaning and spreads hope. I pray that whatever people are hungering for, that they can name it and find it. Help us to listen deeply to each other and to hear your voices within them. God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
February 21, 2026
The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.” Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’ (Matthew 4:3-4
Loving God, as we pray for families today, help us to learn what they are doing during Lent. May we engage them and share what we’re doing and keep checking in. I pray that through Lent, we can create greater bonds between our ages while we learn and grow together. God, where we have opted not to give something up during Lent, help us to remember when we have and the result of it. God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
February 22, 2026
Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendour. “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.” Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’” Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him. (Matthew 4:81-11)
Loving God, today is the first Sunday in Lent and we have permission to break our fast. If we do so, may we be intentional and mindful of what that looks like. Help us to reflect on the feelings that arise and maybe what these first few days have felt like. As we gather as your church, be present in our Annual General Meeting and in any decisions we make. Help us to share hope, to infuse hearts with encouragement and excitement, and to live out your will for us all our days. God be with us. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.
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