A Short Prayer To Release, Repent, And Receive This Lent

God,

As I enter this season of Lent, I come to you with open hands — ready to release what I’ve been holding too tightly, ready to repent for the ways I’ve wandered from you, and ready to receive everything you want to do in my heart over these next 40 days.

I release the habits pulling me away from you. I release the relationships that drain me. I release the need to control outcomes I was never meant to carry. God, take it all.

I repent for the times I chose my way over yours. For letting fear, pride, or comfort keep me from obeying you. For making idols out of things that were never meant to satisfy me. Forgive me, God. Cleanse my heart. Restore it.

I’m ready to receive, God. Receive your grace. Receive your peace. Receive the transformation you want to work in me during this season. Use these 40 days to draw me closer, refine me deeper, and prepare me for everything ahead.

I’m all in, God. Change me.

Amen.