Have mercy on me, O God, according to your steadfast love; according to your abundant mercy blot out my transgressions. Psalm 51:1
Our temptation in Lent is be so impressed by our sin and failings and so overwhelmed by our lack of generosity that we get stuck in a paralyzing guilt, a guilt that leads to introspective instead of directing our eyes to God. it is guilt that becomes an idol and form of pride. But Lent is precisely the time to break down this idol and to direct our attention to our loving Lord. The question is: 'Are we like Judas, who was so overcome by his sin that he could not believe God's mercy any longer and hanged himself? Or are we like Peter, who returned to his Lord with repentance and cried bitterly for his sin?'
Prayer: Lord God, this lent help me to do my best to keep my mind fixed on You and Your kingdom.
taken from Daily Lenten Meditations from the works of Henri Nouwen
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