“Lent is a season of preparation and repentance during which we anticipate the death (Good Friday) and resurrection (Easter Sunday) of Jesus. It is this very preparation and repentance – aimed at grasping the intense significance of the crucifixion – that gives us a deep and powerful longing for the resurrection, the joy of Easter.” – Will Walker
As we walk through this season of Lent together as a church family, I will be posting a simple daily prayer of confession for you to use as a prompt for your own prayers of confession. The spiritual practice of daily confession of sin is a vital one for me. I hope these daily posts can help you form a similar practice of forsaking sin and embracing Christ’s mercy that is far, far greater than our sins!
Day 19
Dear God, I have been wronged by my neighbor.I did not deserve this of him.But I must remember and consider how I stand with you.Before you, I find a long account against me which convinces me that I have sinned a thousand times more against you, than my neighbor has done to me.Therefore, I must do as you say, by sincerely praying, “O Lord, forgive, and I will also forgive.”Amen.
Martin Luther
