Ash Wednesday (2/6) marks the beginning of the Lenten season. One of the oldest Christian holy observances. A time of fasting, sacrifice and reflection. It's a time to focus solely on our personal relationship with Jesus and to be reminded that without Him and His atoning sacrifice we are but dust! The lectionary Psalm reading for Ash Wednesday is from the 103rd. Read it, weep, reflect, confess, draw near with gratitude as we begin the journey heading toward the week of our Lord's Passion. May these 40 days bring all of us closer to Him and His will.
Psalm 103:8-14 (New American Standard Bible)
8 The LORD is compassionate and gracious,
Slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness.
9 He will not always strive with us,
Nor will He keep His anger forever.
10 He has not dealt with us according to our sins,
Nor rewarded us according to our iniquities.
11 For as high as the heavens are above the earth,
So great is His lovingkindness toward those who fear Him.
12 As far as the east is from the west,
So far has He removed our transgressions from us.
13 Just as a father has compassion on his children,
So the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him.
14 For He Himself knows [b]our frame;
He is mindful that we are but dust.
New American Standard Bible (NASB)
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