Daily Lenten Devotions from Church Street UMC
Wednesday, February 17, Morning
By Nancy Zirkle, March 6, 2019
Forgiveness
Read Psalm 31
As we begin the season of Lent, consider what comes between you and God. Confession causes us to face our actions and thoughts, thereby making it frightening. However, it can also be a bridge to God and bring us closer through forgiveness.
As the scriptures say: “If we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us and cleanse us from every wrong” (I John 1:9). Now is the time to search our hearts and to be fully known by God.
For Christ is not dead now, and never will be again. He comes and goes as He pleases, forgiving and giving new life to everybody who believes in Him. If He wants you (and He does), your sin will not keep Him from loving you or from calling you to be His own. He has already paid the price for your forgiveness with His own life. Trust in Him.
Prayer
God help me to face my own heart; shine your light inside of me. I want to be known by you. Help me, this season of Lent, to let you in.
