​A Prayer during early Lent

Loving and Merciful God.
It is Winter;
Let not the coldness enter my heart
And chill my neighbourliness.
Let not the short days 
Shorten my temper with all those whom I love.
Let not the darkness
Dim my spirits and close my eyes to your goodness.
Grant me the grace to see the signs of Spring
That I may grow in hope.
Teach me to trust in Jesus Christ,
Who walks in the wilderness with me,
As we face towards Easter.
JH Feb 12

Jesus said, “It is completed!” Then he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.

John 19 v 30