Especially on Ash Wednesday we can search our sins because we know God is merciful. Would a joyful life that shares God's love be possible if the only path to spiritual growth was to name our sins and change them ourselves? A loving and merciful God pulls us forward, pulls us closer.
Psalm 25 verses 6 - 7
Be mindful of your mercy, O Lord, and of your steadfast love,
for they have been from old.
Do not remember the sins of my youth or my transgressions;
according to your steadfast love remember me,
for your goodness sake, O Lord!
Beginning today On Line Lenten Devotions are also available at www.stjohnsec.org. Written by members of the parish, we share our Lenten journey through love, grief, loss, and restoration as we prepare for the Paschal Feast.
Reflecting on the every day, practical dimensions of faith. Practices to shape our lives each day as followers of Christ. Stories to share our practical experiences of wisdom, faith, hope, and love.
It's a good thing God does not remember the sins of our youth or our transgressions; But how we like to chew on the old bone of ours...Eh?
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