A prayer for Lent

O Lord of my heart and soul,

purge me of my spiritual ambition,

cleanse me of my self-interest,

purify my motive,

fill me with your Spirit,

and then, O God, please make,

...”the word...in you, near your mouth and in your heart” (Romans 10:8)

something other than “me” or “my”.

Forgive my preoccupation with self,

bring others into focus,

direct awareness, loving kindness,

generosity and justice,

ever to my thoughts and to my heart...

Amen