Welcome to Friday graces in Lent series.

Fridays Graces in Lent series is based on the scripture for the day. I encourage you to read the scripture of the day, reflect on what grace this scripture passage is giving us and then, to finish the post, to pray either the prayer that I have given or if you prefer to complete your reflection time with your own prayer.

FRIDAY OF THE FIRST WEEK OF LENT

The scripture passage which we are asked to reflect upon is Ezekiel 18:21-28.  

FRIDAY GRACE FROM SCRIPTURE:  

The prophet Ezekiel reminds the people of Israel that repentance is necessary for salvation.  It is only by conversion, by chooseing to live a life patterned on God's law, that we can ever hope to enjoy eternal life.

REFLECTION PRAYER

God of the prodigal son, of the woman at the well, of Peter who denied you, and of all who are in need of repentance.  We are the people who gather in Your name.  We are aware of our faults and weaknesses, conscious of our sins, but hopeful of Your love and forgiveness.  When we are blind to our faults and weaknesses and feel no consciousness for our sins, we call to you in hope that our blindness and apathy will give way to repentant change of heart.  We ask that You change our hearts, liberate us from prejudice and judgement, and set us free from whatever keeps us from You.  Enable us to reach out to each other with love, knowing that we are all in need of repentance and salvation.
We ask for the grace to appreciate the gift of repentance in a deeper way during this Lent.