Scripture:
"When a wicked man turns
away from the wickedness which he committed, and does what is lawful
and right, he preserves himself alive." Ezekiel 18:27
Reflection:
We've all done wrong, we've
sinned, we've acted wickedly. Lent is a time of self-examination
leading to repentance. Repentance is not just ceasing to do something
bad, it is a replacing of the bad with something good. When we make
that exchange, we find a refreshing, we receive a surge of
encouragement and a breath of new life. Lent isn't a time to simply
"give up" something, it is a time to get rid of something -
something that might be holding us back and keeping us defeated in
certain areas of our Christian life.
Prayer:
Lord, we want your best for our
lives. May we not be satisfied with anything less. Remind us that we
cannot embrace the priceless while clinging to the petty, nor the
precious while cherishing the paltry. It is only by your grace that
we are brought to the place of repentance. Grant us, Lord, this
necessary grace where needed. Amen
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