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Sunday Worship (March 30th)

Lent is a time of self-reflection, and if you're anything like me, this practice can lead to focusing on my shortcomings. It's a natural human reaction, after all, to focus on our failures and the many ways we fall short of the glory of God. This can lead us to struggle inwardly as we try to rise above our times of failure by forgiving ourselves.

In our moments of struggle, it's common to feel like we are the problem We dwell on our mistakes, our shortcomings, and the weight of our failures. The voice of self-doubt can be deafening, whispering that we are unworthy, unlovable, or simply not enough. Yet, in these moments, it's crucial to remember how God sees us.

God does not define us by our failures or insecurities. Instead, God looks upon us with love and grace, seeing our potential for growth and transformation. In God's eyes, we are not merely the sum of our mistakes, but God's beloved creations, each uniquely designed with purpose.

Indeed, many scriptures tell us how beloved by God we really are. Isaiah 43: 4 tells us we are precious and honored. 1 Peter 2:9 explains we are chosen and redeemed. Psalm 139: 1-16 declares that we are God's handiwork, created for good works. So, God sees our potential and our capacity for good, even when we don't see it ourselves.

Come to worship this Sunday, hear the familiar story of the prodigal son, and be reminded that our God is a God of second chances, who sees the beauty that can emerge from our failures and brokenness.

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