Friday after Ash Wednesday

 Empty prayers and worship Is. 58:1-9

The Israelites fasted and prayed in the temple but God did not answer their prayers. 

Why not?

Because after they prayed, they took advantage of the poor and weak. 

They argued and fought among themselves. 

And lived lives of greed and lust. 

If we want God to hear our prayers and notice our fasting

Then our actions must reflect our words. 

If we pray for Mercy, forgiveness, compassion and help. 

Then we must offfer these same things to others. 

Then the Lord will grant them us when we call out to Him.