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PRAY. ACT. PRAY AGAIN.
A 40-Day Walk with God
An online companion to the book by Rev. Kathleene Card and Dr. Dianne Martin
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Day 19
Day 19 Focus: God’s eternal grace gives us the strength to resist evil. March 11, 2026 (Wednesday) Breathe deeply, let God’s grace permeate your entire body. Read the scripture adaptation. Adapted from I Peter 5:6-10. Help me, Lord, to humble myself under Your mighty hand, that You may exalt me at the proper time. I cast all my anxiety upon You, because You care for me like no one else can. I ask to be of sober spirit on the alert. I know that my adversary, the devil
Kathleene Card, M.Div.
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Day 18
Day 18 Focus: When we wait patiently, we are protected from rushing into calamity. March 10, 2026 (Tuesday) Reflect on any time in the past when you were patient. If you cannot recall being patient, think of a time when you saw someone else be patient. Read the scripture adaptation, patiently. Do not rush. Adapted from Psalm 27:14, Psalm 33:20-22, Psalm 130:5- 6. My soul waits for You, Lord. My soul waits, and in Your word I do hope. My soul waits for You mor
Kathleene Card, M.Div.
2 days ago2 min read
Day 17
Week 4 of Lent Day 17 Focus: Our Fervent Love Glorifies God (Monday) March 9, 2026 Reflect on how quickly uninformed judgments can destroy a person’s reputation. Ask God to show our Beloved Community how to be patient so we do not we rush to judgment of others. Read the scripture adaptation. Adapted from I Peter 4:7-11. Dear Lord, I ask to be of sound judgment and sober spirit in order to keep an open link with You through prayer. Above all keep me fervent in my love
Kathleene Card, M.Div.
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Day 15 of Lent, Friday
Day 15 Focus: Jesus’ Instructions bring Comfort, Wisdom, Reverence & Joy. March 6, 2026, Friday Pause and focus on what it means to see Jesus as a teacher who is merciful, slow to anger, abounding in love and relents from punishing. Read the scripture adaptation and discern how this description of a teacher might differ from the one you had as a child. Adapted from Psalms 25, 32, and 143 . Dearest God , Teach me Your paths. Lead me in Your truth and teach me, for Yo
Kathleene Card, M.Div.
6 days ago2 min read
Day 14
Day 14 Focus: Joy is Contagious and Inclusive. March 5, 2026 Thursday Pause and reread the list of people who bring you joy! O write out a list of people who always make you smile. Read the scripture adaptation and discern what word or phrase catches your interest: Adapted from Zephaniah 3: 14-20. I Shout for Joy. I rejoice and exalt with all of my heart. Lord, You take away Your judgments against me; You clear away my enemies. I fear disasters no more! I am n
Kathleene Card, M.Div.
7 days ago2 min read
Day13 Wisdom moves us into Action
Day 13 Focus: With God’s Wisdom, we are moved into Action. March 4, 2026, Wednesday Breathe deeply and reflect upon any actions you have felt inspired to carry out when God’s wisdom touches your heart. Reading the scripture adaptation and discern what word or phrase catches your interest: Adapted from I Peter 1:13-22 . Dear Lord, I pray that You will gird my mind for action, help me to keep sober in spirit, help me to fix my hope completely on the grace brought to me
Kathleene Card, M.Div.
Mar 42 min read
Tuesday Devotion
Day 12 Focus: We Gather Wisdom. March 3, 2026, Tuesday Breathe deeply, focus on the word wisdom and what images that word brings to mind. Read the scripture adaptation and take 5 minutes to discern what word or phrase catches your interest: Adapted from Psalm 19:7-14. Lord, Your law is perfect, restoring my soul. Your testimony is sure, bringing wisdom to my foolishness. Your precepts are right, causing my heart to rejoice. Your commandments are pure, bringing en
Kathleene Card, M.Div.
Mar 32 min read
Correction
I put the wronf devotion out yesterday. Please forgivwe me. Day 11 Focus: We Share Comfort. March 2, 2026 Monday Pause today think about what it would mean if we gave to God the respect God deserves. Think of the comfort we could share on earth as in heaven by respecting God and all of God’s creation. Reading the scripture adaptation and discern what word or phrase catches your interest: Adapted from II Corinthians 1:1-24, 13:11. Blessed be You, the God and Father
Kathleene Card, M.Div.
Mar 32 min read
Friday and Saturday Posts
Day 9 February 27, 2026, Friday (A day late) Focus: We Step out in Holy Boldness and Tenderness SORRY I MISSED POSTING YESTERDAY. As you pause to breathe deeply today consider what you are learning during this Lenten Season. When we pray and take the time to rest for even five minutes to contemplate, our actions can be more focused, thoughtful, bold, and tender. Sharing ideas in a Beloved Community helps us to clarify and strengthen our resolve. When two or more are ga
Kathleene Card, M.Div.
Feb 283 min read
Day 6 of Lenten Jurney
Day 6 February 24, 2026, Tuesday Focus: We are Forgiven Level 1: (5 Minutes) If you’ve been noticing your breathing each morning, you may also observe it throughout the day. Good deep breathing can help us physically, spiritually and mentally . Forgiveness is one of the more difficult things for us to do. However, the act of forgiving ourselves can be the most difficult. There is much literature on this topic—but the most convincing argument to me about needing to for
Kathleene Card, M.Div.
Feb 242 min read
Day 3-5 Of Lenten Journey
Day 3 Focus: The Disciple’s Prayer (Provision) Friday February 20 Level 1: (5 Minutes) Sit quietly in a different spot today. Be conscious of your breath. In the Lord’s Prayer, we ask for “our daily bread.” Pause occasionally today to thank God for all the ways God supports us. Level 2 : (10 minutes) Do Level 1, then after Reading this daily scripture adaptation take 5 minutes to discern what word or phrase catches your interest: Adapted from Matthew 6:9-13. My
Kathleene Card, M.Div.
Feb 239 min read
Day1 and Day 2
Day 1 Focus: Known . God knows you and loves you. Who in your life is a person who knows and loves you and is always glad to see you or hear your voice? Level 1 : Choose a time during the week when you will stop and allow God’s love to touch you. What will work for your schedule? Do you have time in the morning? Is there a break in the day that would work? My experience is that I need to be intentional in scheduling things that are important. You can read, pray, and/
Kathleene Card, M.Div.
Feb 185 min read
Goals
This Study Has Four Goals. Goal 1: To provide a vehicle for personal refection during Lent that will help to deepen individual relationships with God within a Beloved Community. I will provide information through emails, social media, and /or my web page. Goal 2: To invite people to use multiple methods of communication: the Internet, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, blogging, email, (possible conference calls if I can figure out how to do that) an
Kathleene Card, M.Div.
Feb 182 min read
Levels of Participation
Levels of Participation Level 1 : This is the easiest level. You can work at your own pace with the 7-WEEK HANDOUT. If you include the book PRAY. ACT. PRAY AGAIN , you may want to read some of the additional daily prayers. This Level is a personal experience—especially if this is the first time you have tried praying intentionally. Responses are not expected but are always welcomed. Prayer should never be a burden. I have enjoyed praying and listening for God’s respons
Kathleene Card, M.Div.
Feb 182 min read
40 Days of Prayers for Lent
Pray. Act. Pray Again: A 40-Day Walk with God (If there is interest we could do a weekly Zoom Meeting) This Years Proposal: The Annual On-Line Lenten Study based on the book written by Dr. Dianne Martin and Rev. Kathleene Card: This year Lent begins on February 18, 2026. Our Lenten Study is designed intentionally to help readers and journal writers to go deeper in their Lenten participation each year by learning from past inspirations and the shared responses of others.
Kathleene Card, M.Div.
Feb 182 min read
Lenten Journey
Let's pray together for Lent this year.
Kathleene Card, M.Div.
Feb 171 min read
Simple Actions Count
The Great 50 Days of Easter: Day 12, Friday This prayer is inspired by the book, ILLUMINATED LIFE: MONASTIC WISDOM FOR SEEKERS OF THE...
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50 Days of Easter Day: 1
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Apr 21, 20252 min read
41@100 is almost here
Calling All Women who want to Support WS41@100! You may be wondering “What is WS41@100?” Well, a small group of women in College Station,...
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Jun 4, 20242 min read
97 Days to 41@100
March 7, 2024 First, I want to say I am volunteering with my husband's team at the George and Barbara Bush Foundation planning a huge...
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