Here’s a prayer for Shrove Tuesday taken from my book Prayers for All Seasons.
Shrove Tuesday thanksgiving and petition
Living God,
we thank you for this day you have given us,
a day that reminds us of your mercy,
your forgiveness,
your offer of a new beginning for all who truly seek it.
Search us, O God,
and lead us in the way of life eternal.
We thank you for this time you have given us,
this season of Lent which reminds us
of the need for prayer and reflection,
discipline and self-examination.
Search us, O God,
and lead us in the way of life eternal.
We thank you for all this season leads towards,
the days of Holy Week and Easter
which remind us of your great love shown in Christ,
and your great victory won through him.
Search us, O God,
and lead us in the way of life eternal.
Living God,
help us to use this day wisely and this season fully,
so that our faith may be deepened,
our horizons stretched,
and our love for you increased.
Search us, O God,
and lead us in the way of life eternal.
Cleanse us of all that is wrong,
put a new heart and a right spirit within us,
and so prepare us to rejoice again at the wonder of your love
revealed in Christ crucified and risen.
Search us, O God,
and lead us in the way of life eternal.
For in his name we pray.
Amen.