Lenten Devotional...Ash Wednesday

“Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.”

(Psalm 32:1)

I slipped on the ice recently while walking the dogs.  Like any self-respecting resident of the neighborhood, I first looked around to see if anyone saw me fall, then got to my feet.  We often focus on ourselves in such moments, not wanting to compound our slip-ups with the embarrassment of an audience. 

We speak of sin in terms of falling, not just Adam’s sin in Eden’s Garden, but also our own failures.  We hope no one notices these “slips,” but there is One who is ever aware.   The Psalmist reminds us, however, that God’s forgiveness covers our falling…our sin.

Our journey to the cross this Lenten season begins with this assurance.  When you fall, God is there, offering forgiveness through the One who took our  “falls” upon himself. 

Prayer: Thank you Lord, for picking us up when we fall, and forgiving us through Jesus Christ.  Amen.