by Jenny Garceau If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
-I John 1:9 Last year was a difficult time in my life. I experienced loss in the form of a miscarriage & it still beats on me on a regular basis. Sometimes we take a look around us and there doesn't seem to be much to be thankful for. There is so much hurt, so much sickness, so much anxiety, so much pain in this life. We are called to give thanks in all things...so how can we give thanks, and what can we give thanks for when things just seem so hard and life feels like it's just too much? We can give thanks, even in difficult times, because we are forgiven and redeemed. In 1 JOHN 1:9 it says, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.” Let us not take this for granted or lose sight of the power of these gifts. This alone should be enough to squash our worries and hurt and refocus our lives. A wise woman and friend recently told me that during these times we are to lean into our faith. Just lean in. Something seemingly so easy but simultaneously difficult. We can give thanks, even in difficult times, because we can hand Him the pieces of our broken hearts, broken lives, and broken relationships. We can give it all to Him because He wants to take care of all of that for us. He is the God who makes beauty from ashes, strength from tears, and turns mourning to dancing. Prayer: Holy Father, We give our burdens to you. We pray for hurting friends, we pray that they find rest in the fullness of Jesus and lean in. We pray they can rest in the completed work of Christ and lean in. Simply lean in! In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen
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About the AuthorsThe authors of this Lenten devotional are all staff members of Zion Lutheran Church & School of Wayside. They have answered the call to preach and teach the good news of salvation to both the young and the old of the school and congregation. This group of believers have a strong faith rooted in the Word. They are all members of the church professing the Christian faith and are excited to share their love of Jesus with you during this season. Archives
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