Lent Reflection - Forgiveness
A Season to Tear Our Hearts, Not Just Our Garments There is something deeply humbling about this season. Lent is not about looking religious. It is not about dramatic displays of sacrifice or public declarations of repentance. God does not desire an outward show if our hearts remain unchanged. As the Lord says in Book of Joel 2:12–13 : “Return to Me now, while there is time. Give Me your hearts. Come with fasting, weeping, and mourning. Don’t tear your clothing in your grief, but tear your hearts instead.” In biblical times, tearing one’s garments was a public sign of sorrow. But God makes it clear - He is not after torn fabric. He is after surrendered hearts . He calls us back not with condemnation, but with mercy . He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love. He desires restoration more than punishment. Remembering Who We Are Lent gently reminds us of our humanity. “For you were made from dust, and to dust you will return.” - Genesis 3:19 T...
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