By Rev. Mary Poole

If your prayer life needs a boost during Lent, consider these three words.
They are three essential ways to pray, says writer Anne Lamott.

HELP – We surrender, admit we can’t control everything, and finally ask God for help.
THANKS – We thank God for all good gifts (whether we deserve them or not).
WOW! – We experience awe and wonder -- and just have to praise God for it.

Prayer is our own personal conference call with God, available 24/7.
That doesn’t mean it’s easy.

Lamott says prayer is “private communication from our hearts to God.” A cry from deep within to Life or Love. A way to make peace with God, or the “great Mystery.”

She suggests: keep it simple and private.

Or to paraphrase Jesus: when you pray, don’t show off, just show up.

And if you get stuck, remember: Help – Thanks – Wow!

Lenten Devotions
February 24, 2021